2 census tracts · pop 2,582 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.8/10
· range 5.1–5.9
Red Cedar is a diverse neighborhood in East Lansing with 2 census tracts and a population of 2,582 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. 52% 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 $960/month sits 18% lower than the East Lansing citywide average ($1,171).
Risk score
5.8
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
Red Cedar vs East LansingHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority60%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport73%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Red Cedar
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
15.3%Housing insecurity
11.7%Utility shutoff threat
24.0%Food insecurity
22.8%SNAP enrollment
7.5%No health insurance
31.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Red Cedar
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Red Cedar?
Red Cedar scores 5.8/10 (Moderate tier) across 2 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 Red Cedar compare to East Lansing overall?
Red Cedar scores 2.4 points higher than East Lansing overall (3.4/10). Renters spend 52% of income on rent vs 51% citywide. Average rent: $960 vs $1,171.
Q3
What is the average rent in Red Cedar?
Average gross rent in Red Cedar is $960/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 52% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Red Cedar residents are renters?
76% of Red Cedar households are renter-occupied (vs 61% in East Lansing). The neighborhood has 2,582 residents.
Q5
Is Red Cedar a high social-vulnerability area?
Red Cedar sits in the 44th 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 Red Cedar have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Red Cedar is census tract 26065004403 (score 5.9/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.1 to 5.9, a spread of 0.8 points.
Q7
How safe is Red Cedar for landlords?
Red Cedar carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.8/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to East Lansing as a whole (3.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of Red Cedar?
Red Cedar has 2,795 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (56%), Black (non-Hispanic) (17%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (15.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
