Neighborhood · Baton Rouge, LA

University South Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 3,754 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.8/10 · range 5.8–5.8

University South is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Baton Rouge with 1 census tract and a population of 3,754 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. 57% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 30% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,506/month sits 41% higher than the Baton Rouge citywide average ($1,067).

Risk score

5.8

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

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

% of income on rent

57.2% +62%

Baton Rouge: 35.4%

Average gross rent

$1,506 +41%

Baton Rouge: $1,067

Average HH income

$37,679 -25%

Baton Rouge: $49,944

Poverty rate

43.8% +75%

Baton Rouge: 25.0%

Renter share

97.0% +86%

Baton Rouge: 52.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across University South and the region

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

Why University South 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

57% 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

97% 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

43.8% below poverty line · Range 10.0–10.0 across tracts

10.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 7.3–7.3 across tracts

7.3

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in University South

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
22033004023	5.8	3,754	57%	$1,506

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 12

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

Socioeconomic status 62%ile

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

Household characteristics 1%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 29%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 13%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in University South

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

17.5%Housing insecurity
13.8%Utility shutoff threat
26.2%Food insecurity
22.1%SNAP enrollment
8.2%No health insurance
35.5%Any disability

Frequently asked

About University South

What is the eviction-risk score for University South?

University South 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 South compare to Baton Rouge overall?

University South scores 2.4 points higher than Baton Rouge overall (3.4/10). Renters spend 57% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $1,506 vs $1,067.

What is the average rent in University South?

Average gross rent in University South is $1,506/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 57% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of University South residents are renters?

97% of University South households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Baton Rouge). The neighborhood has 3,754 residents.

Is University South a high social-vulnerability area?

University South sits in the 12th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is University South for landlords?

University South 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 South?

University South has 4,150 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (74%), Black (non-Hispanic) (13.1%), Hispanic / Latino (7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near University South

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 South.

5.8 University Shadows 1 tracts · pop 5,577 5.8 Lynn Place 1 tracts · pop 2,043 5.8 Roseland Terrace 2 tracts · pop 5,020 5.7 Castlewood 1 tracts · pop 3,345 5.7 Mag Terrace 2 tracts · pop 5,031 5.7 Dayton 2 tracts · pop 2,464

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