Neighborhood · Detroit, MI

University District Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 4,145 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.1/10 · range 3.1–3.1

University District is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Detroit with 1 census tract and a population of 4,145 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.1/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 9% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 6% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $986/month sits 8% lower than the Detroit citywide average ($1,074).

Risk score

3.1

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

University District vs Detroit How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

8.9% -75%

Detroit: 35.9%

Average gross rent

$986 -8%

Detroit: $1,074

Average HH income

$106,146 +168%

Detroit: $39,575

Poverty rate

4.5% -86%

Detroit: 31.5%

Renter share

15.4% -69%

Detroit: 49.7%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across University District and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 3.1–3.1

Why University District scores 3.1

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

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 3.3–3.3 across tracts

3.3

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 6.9–6.9 across tracts

6.9

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 7.5–7.5 across tracts

7.5

Rent control risk

9% of income on rent · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Tenant organizing strength

15% renter households · Range 6.5–6.5 across tracts

6.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Economic stress

4.5% below poverty line · Range 1.1–1.1 across tracts

1.1

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.2–2.2 across tracts

2.2

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in University District

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
26163538400	3.1	4,145	9%	$986

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 22

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

Socioeconomic status 25%ile

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

Household characteristics 22%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 88%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 15%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in University District

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

13.5%Housing insecurity
9.5%Utility shutoff threat
14.8%Food insecurity
12.4%SNAP enrollment
4.8%No health insurance
25.9%Any disability

Frequently asked

About University District

What is the eviction-risk score for University District?

University District scores 3.1/10 (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 University District compare to Detroit overall?

University District scores 1.3 points lower than Detroit overall (4.4/10). Renters spend 9% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $986 vs $1,074.

What is the average rent in University District?

Average gross rent in University District is $986/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 9% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of University District residents are renters?

15% of University District households are renter-occupied (vs 50% in Detroit). The neighborhood has 4,145 residents.

Is University District a high social-vulnerability area?

University District sits in the 22nd 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 District for landlords?

University District carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.1/10). 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 Detroit as a whole (4.4/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of University District?

University District has 3,766 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (76.6%), White (non-Hispanic) (19.3%), Other / Multiracial (1.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near University District

3.9 Palmer Woods 3 tracts · pop 6,023 5.1 Bagley 2 tracts · pop 11,252 6.1 Fitzgerald/Marygrove 2 tracts · pop 5,653 5 Oak Grove 2 tracts · pop 6,165 4.7 Palmer Park Apartment District 2 tracts · pop 1,992 5.5 Schulze 2 tracts · pop 7,214

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Detroit

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

3.3 Jefferson Chalmers 3 tracts · pop 7,753 2.9 Cornerstone Village 5 tracts · pop 17,390 3.6 Riverbend 2 tracts · pop 6,873 3.6 The Eye 3 tracts · pop 10,969 3.7 Greektown 1 tracts · pop 2,332 3.8 North Rosedale Park 2 tracts · pop 4,131

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