Neighborhood · Baton Rouge, LA

University Shadows Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 5,577 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.8/10 · range 5.8–5.8

University Shadows is a white-black neighborhood in Baton Rouge with 1 census tract and a population of 5,577 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. 67% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 53% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,263/month sits 18% higher than the Baton Rouge citywide average ($1,067).

Risk score

5.8

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

University Shadows vs Baton Rouge How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

66.6% +88%

Baton Rouge: 35.4%

Average gross rent

$1,263 +18%

Baton Rouge: $1,067

Average HH income

$40,071 -20%

Baton Rouge: $49,944

Poverty rate

40.4% +62%

Baton Rouge: 25.0%

Renter share

54.1% +4%

Baton Rouge: 52.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across University Shadows and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 5.8–5.8

Why University Shadows scores 5.8

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

67% 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

54% 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

40.4% below poverty line · Range 10.0–10.0 across tracts

10.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 5.3–5.3 across tracts

5.3

Risk score comparison

University Shadows vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in University Shadows

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
22033004031	5.8	5,577	67%	$1,263

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 39

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

Socioeconomic status 78%ile

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

Household characteristics 5%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 60%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 21%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in University Shadows

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

17.8%Housing insecurity
13.2%Utility shutoff threat
24.2%Food insecurity
19.8%SNAP enrollment
9.0%No health insurance
34.5%Any disability

Frequently asked

About University Shadows

What is the eviction-risk score for University Shadows?

University Shadows scores 5.8/10 (Moderate 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 University Shadows compare to Baton Rouge overall?

University Shadows scores 2.4 points higher than Baton Rouge overall (3.4/10). Renters spend 67% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $1,263 vs $1,067.

What is the average rent in University Shadows?

Average gross rent in University Shadows is $1,263/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 67% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of University Shadows residents are renters?

54% of University Shadows households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Baton Rouge). The neighborhood has 5,577 residents.

Is University Shadows a high social-vulnerability area?

University Shadows sits in the 39th 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 University Shadows for landlords?

University Shadows carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.8/10). 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 higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of University Shadows?

University Shadows has 5,704 residents (White-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (51.3%), Black (non-Hispanic) (21.4%), Hispanic / Latino (12.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near University Shadows

5.3 Harwich 2 tracts · pop 9,416 5.4 Magnolia Ridge 2 tracts · pop 9,823 5.7 Mag Terrace 2 tracts · pop 5,031 5.7 Roseland Terrace 2 tracts · pop 5,020 3.6 Goodwood Place 2 tracts · pop 5,989 5.8 East Dayton 2 tracts · pop 5,089

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Baton Rouge

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to University Shadows.

5.8 University South 1 tracts · pop 3,754 5.8 Lynn Place 1 tracts · pop 2,043 5.8 Roseland Terrace 2 tracts · pop 5,020 5.7 Dayton 2 tracts · pop 2,464 5.7 East Dayton 2 tracts · pop 5,089 5.7 Castlewood 1 tracts · pop 3,345

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