5 census tracts · pop 25,397 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.8/10
· range 1.9–6.2
Discovery Park District is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in West Lafayette with 5 census tracts and a population of 25,397 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.8/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 51% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 41% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $868/month sits 29% lower than the West Lafayette citywide average ($1,225).
Risk score
4.8
Moderate
5 tracts · population-weighted
Discovery Park District vs West LafayetteHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority50%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport81%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Discovery Park District
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
18.8%Housing insecurity
15.9%Utility shutoff threat
33.5%Food insecurity
23.1%SNAP enrollment
11.9%No health insurance
39.4%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Discovery Park District
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Discovery Park District?
Discovery Park District scores 4.8/10 (Moderate tier) across 5 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 Discovery Park District compare to West Lafayette overall?
Discovery Park District scores 2.3 points higher than West Lafayette overall (2.5/10). Renters spend 51% of income on rent vs 51% citywide. Average rent: $868 vs $1,225.
Q3
What is the average rent in Discovery Park District?
Average gross rent in Discovery Park District is $868/month (pop-weighted across 5 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 51% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Discovery Park District residents are renters?
66% of Discovery Park District households are renter-occupied (vs 71% in West Lafayette). The neighborhood has 25,397 residents.
Q5
Is Discovery Park District a high social-vulnerability area?
Discovery Park District sits in the 40th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less 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 Discovery Park District have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Discovery Park District is census tract 18157011200 (score 6.2/10). Across the 5 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 1.9 to 6.2, a spread of 4.3 points.
Q7
How safe is Discovery Park District for landlords?
Discovery Park District carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.8/10). Pop-weighted across 5 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to West Lafayette as a whole (2.5/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of Discovery Park District?
Discovery Park District has 25,335 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (66.2%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (21.2%), Hispanic / Latino (6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
