1 census tracts · pop 3,511 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.7/10
· range 3.7–3.7
La Mer is a white-asian neighborhood in Sayreville with 1 census tract and a population of 3,511 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.7/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 53% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 24% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,622/month sits 53% higher than the Sayreville citywide average ($1,711).
Risk score
3.7
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
La Mer vs SayrevilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority82%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport9%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in La Mer
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
13.6%Housing insecurity
8.0%Utility shutoff threat
15.5%Food insecurity
8.8%SNAP enrollment
8.8%No health insurance
22.2%Any disability
Frequently asked
About La Mer
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for La Mer?
La Mer scores 3.7/10 (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.
Q2
How does La Mer compare to Sayreville overall?
La Mer scores 4.0 points lower than Sayreville overall (7.7/10). Renters spend 53% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $2,622 vs $1,711.
Q3
What is the average rent in La Mer?
Average gross rent in La Mer is $2,622/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 53% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of La Mer residents are renters?
52% of La Mer households are renter-occupied (vs 37% in Sayreville). The neighborhood has 3,511 residents.
Q5
Is La Mer a high social-vulnerability area?
La Mer sits in the 29th 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
How safe is La Mer for landlords?
La Mer carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.7/10). 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 Sayreville as a whole (7.7/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of La Mer?
La Mer has 3,440 residents (White-Asian Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (38.4%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (27.7%), Hispanic / Latino (18.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
