3 census tracts · pop 12,518 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.8/10
· range 4.7–6.6
North Lawrence is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Lawrence with 3 census tracts and a population of 12,518 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.8/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 56% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 35% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $973/month sits 11% lower than the Lawrence citywide average ($1,091).
Risk score
5.8
Moderate
3 tracts · population-weighted
North Lawrence vs LawrenceHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority33%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport74%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Lawrence
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
14.7%Housing insecurity
12.8%Utility shutoff threat
19.3%Food insecurity
13.9%SNAP enrollment
10.1%No health insurance
33.5%Any disability
Frequently asked
About North Lawrence
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for North Lawrence?
North Lawrence scores 5.8/10 (Moderate tier) across 3 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 North Lawrence compare to Lawrence overall?
North Lawrence scores 3.1 points higher than Lawrence overall (2.7/10). Renters spend 56% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $973 vs $1,091.
Q3
What is the average rent in North Lawrence?
Average gross rent in North Lawrence eviction risk is $973/month (pop-weighted across 3 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 56% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of North Lawrence residents are renters?
74% of North Lawrence households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Lawrence). The neighborhood has 12,518 residents.
Q5
Is North Lawrence a high social-vulnerability area?
North Lawrence sits in the 53rd 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 North Lawrence have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in North Lawrence is census tract 20045000301 (score 6.6/10). Across the 3 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.7 to 6.6, a spread of 1.9 points.
Q7
How safe is North Lawrence for landlords?
North Lawrence eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.8/10). Pop-weighted across 3 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Lawrence as a whole (2.7/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of North Lawrence?
North Lawrence has 12,556 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (78.8%), Other / Multiracial (9.2%), Hispanic / Latino (7.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
