Neighborhood · Baton Rouge, LA

The Myrtles Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 3,726 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.9/10 · range 2.9–2.9

The Myrtles is a black-white neighborhood in Baton Rouge with 1 census tract and a population of 3,726 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.9/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 39% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 17% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,640/month sits 54% higher than the Baton Rouge citywide average ($1,067).

Risk score

2.9

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

The Myrtles vs Baton Rouge How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

39.4% +11%

Baton Rouge: 35.4%

Average gross rent

$1,640 +54%

Baton Rouge: $1,067

Average HH income

$93,125 +86%

Baton Rouge: $49,944

Poverty rate

4.4% -82%

Baton Rouge: 25.0%

Renter share

26.8% -49%

Baton Rouge: 52.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across The Myrtles and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 2.9–2.9

Why The Myrtles scores 2.9

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 2.3–2.3 across tracts

2.3

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Rent control risk

39% of income on rent · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Tenant organizing strength

27% renter households · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 3.5–3.5 across tracts

3.5

Economic stress

4.4% below poverty line · Range 1.1–1.1 across tracts

1.1

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 8.4–8.4 across tracts

8.4

Risk score comparison

The Myrtles vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in The Myrtles

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
22033004017	2.9	3,726	39%	$1,640

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 33

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 51%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 47%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 76%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 6%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in The Myrtles

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

12.4%Housing insecurity
8.6%Utility shutoff threat
14.7%Food insecurity
10.8%SNAP enrollment
5.9%No health insurance
30.8%Any disability

Frequently asked

About The Myrtles

What is the eviction-risk score for The Myrtles?

The Myrtles scores 2.9/10 (Lower tier) across 1 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.

How does The Myrtles compare to Baton Rouge overall?

The Myrtles scores 0.5 points lower than Baton Rouge overall (3.4/10). Renters spend 39% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $1,640 vs $1,067.

What is the average rent in The Myrtles?

Average gross rent in The Myrtles is $1,640/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 39% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of The Myrtles residents are renters?

27% of The Myrtles households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Baton Rouge). The neighborhood has 3,726 residents.

Is The Myrtles a high social-vulnerability area?

The Myrtles sits in the 33rd 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.

How safe is The Myrtles for landlords?

The Myrtles carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.9/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Baton Rouge as a whole (3.4/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of The Myrtles?

The Myrtles has 3,841 residents (Black-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (48.3%), White (non-Hispanic) (30.5%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (16.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near The Myrtles

5.4 Magnolia Ridge 2 tracts · pop 9,823 5.3 Harwich 2 tracts · pop 9,416 3.6 Goodwood Place 2 tracts · pop 5,989 5.7 Mag Terrace 2 tracts · pop 5,031 5.7 Roseland Terrace 2 tracts · pop 5,020 2 Shenandoah Ridge 2 tracts · pop 9,110

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Baton Rouge

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to The Myrtles.

3 Sherwood Forest 1 tracts · pop 7,732 2.8 The Hideaway 1 tracts · pop 3,812 2.7 Riverbend 1 tracts · pop 2,753 3.1 Park Plaza 1 tracts · pop 3,239 3.1 Carmen Terrace 1 tracts · pop 2,979 2.6 Highland Hills 1 tracts · pop 4,748

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