2 census tracts · pop 3,946 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.2/10
· range 5.9–6.2
Schoolcraft Southfield is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Detroit with 2 census tracts and a population of 3,946 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.2/10 (Elevated 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 32% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,068/month sits 1% lower than the Detroit citywide average ($1,074).
Risk score
6.2
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
Schoolcraft Southfield vs DetroitHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority99%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport46%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Schoolcraft Southfield
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
33.6%Housing insecurity
28.3%Utility shutoff threat
43.8%Food insecurity
48.8%SNAP enrollment
9.9%No health insurance
41.2%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Schoolcraft Southfield
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Schoolcraft Southfield?
Schoolcraft Southfield scores 6.2/10 (Elevated 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 Schoolcraft Southfield compare to Detroit overall?
Schoolcraft Southfield scores 1.8 points higher than Detroit overall (4.4/10). Renters spend 52% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $1,068 vs $1,074.
Q3
What is the average rent in Schoolcraft Southfield?
Average gross rent in Schoolcraft Southfield eviction risk is $1,068/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 52% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Schoolcraft Southfield residents are renters?
53% of Schoolcraft Southfield households are renter-occupied (vs 50% in Detroit). The neighborhood has 3,946 residents.
Q5
Is Schoolcraft Southfield a high social-vulnerability area?
Schoolcraft Southfield sits in the 79th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly 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 Schoolcraft Southfield have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Schoolcraft Southfield is census tract 26163542600 (score 6.2/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.9 to 6.2, a spread of 0.3 points.
Q7
How safe is Schoolcraft Southfield for landlords?
Schoolcraft Southfield eviction risk carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.2/10). 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 Detroit as a whole (4.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of Schoolcraft Southfield?
Schoolcraft Southfield has 3,841 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (98.1%), Other / Multiracial (1.4%), Hispanic / Latino (0.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
