2 census tracts · pop 12,382 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.1/10
· range 3.9–6.8
North Lawrence is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Cedarhurst with 2 census tracts and a population of 12,382 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.1/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 64% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 36% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,068/month sits 7% lower than the Cedarhurst citywide average ($2,214).
Risk score
5.1
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
North Lawrence vs CedarhurstHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority54%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport68%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Lawrence
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
16.9%Housing insecurity
9.4%Utility shutoff threat
19.1%Food insecurity
15.4%SNAP enrollment
10.6%No health insurance
28.0%Any disability
Frequently asked
About North Lawrence
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for North Lawrence?
North Lawrence scores 5.1/10 (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 North Lawrence compare to Cedarhurst overall?
North Lawrence scores 4.4 points lower than Cedarhurst overall (9.5/10). Renters spend 64% of income on rent vs 39% citywide. Average rent: $2,068 vs $2,214.
Q3
What is the average rent in North Lawrence?
Average gross rent in North Lawrence is $2,068/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 64% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of North Lawrence residents are renters?
50% of North Lawrence households are renter-occupied (vs 33% in Cedarhurst). The neighborhood has 12,382 residents.
Q5
Is North Lawrence a high social-vulnerability area?
North Lawrence sits in the 60th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately 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 North Lawrence have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in North Lawrence is census tract 36059411100 (score 6.8/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.9 to 6.8, a spread of 2.9 points.
Q7
How safe is North Lawrence for landlords?
North Lawrence carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.1/10). 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 Cedarhurst as a whole (9.5/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of North Lawrence?
North Lawrence has 12,656 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (53.9%), Hispanic / Latino (33.4%), Black (non-Hispanic) (8.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.