1 census tracts · pop 5,057 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.9/10
· range 5.9–5.9
University Manor is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Kent with 1 census tract and a population of 5,057 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 50% 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 $859/month sits 13% lower than the Kent citywide average ($991).
Risk score
5.9
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
University Manor vs KentHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority23%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport99%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in University Manor
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
237Total filings (sum)
2.70%Avg annual filing rate
2.9%Peak year (2010)
2.67%Latest filed (2017)
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in University Manor
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
12.4%Housing insecurity
9.9%Utility shutoff threat
16.8%Food insecurity
15.0%SNAP enrollment
7.5%No health insurance
29.8%Any disability
Frequently asked
About University Manor
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for University Manor?
University Manor scores 5.9/10 (Moderate 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 University Manor compare to Kent overall?
University Manor scores 2.8 points higher than Kent overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 50% of income on rent vs 38% citywide. Average rent: $859 vs $991.
Q3
What is the average rent in University Manor?
Average gross rent in University Manor is $859/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 50% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of University Manor residents are renters?
66% of University Manor households are renter-occupied (vs 59% in Kent). The neighborhood has 5,057 residents.
Q5
Is University Manor a high social-vulnerability area?
University Manor sits in the 65th 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
How safe is University Manor for landlords?
University Manor carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.9/10). 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 Kent as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of University Manor?
University Manor has 5,394 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (79.5%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (7.4%), Other / Multiracial (4.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
