2 census tracts · pop 4,884 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.3/10
· range 4.2–4.3
South Oakland is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Lafayette with 2 census tracts and a population of 4,884 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.3/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 52% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 16% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,063/month sits 1% lower than the Lafayette citywide average ($1,079).
Risk score
4.3
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
South Oakland vs LafayetteHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority41%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport43%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Oakland
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
14.5%Housing insecurity
11.0%Utility shutoff threat
19.1%Food insecurity
12.6%SNAP enrollment
11.3%No health insurance
32.5%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Oakland
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Oakland?
South Oakland scores 4.3/10 (Moderate tier) across 2 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does South Oakland compare to Lafayette overall?
South Oakland scores 1.9 points higher than Lafayette overall (2.4/10). Renters spend 52% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,063 vs $1,079.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Oakland?
Average gross rent in South Oakland is $1,063/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 52% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Oakland residents are renters?
37% of South Oakland households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Lafayette). The neighborhood has 4,884 residents.
Q5
Is South Oakland a high social-vulnerability area?
South Oakland sits in the 58th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
Which tracts in South Oakland have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in South Oakland is census tract 18157001200 (score 4.3/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.2 to 4.3, a spread of 0.1 points.
Q7
How safe is South Oakland for landlords?
South Oakland carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.3/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Lafayette as a whole (2.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of South Oakland?
South Oakland has 4,833 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (71.3%), Hispanic / Latino (15.8%), Black (non-Hispanic) (7.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
