1 census tracts · pop 2,301 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.2/10
· range 6.2–6.2
University Gate is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Penn State Erie (Behrend) with 1 census tract and a population of 2,301 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. 7% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 7% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,373/month sits 0% higher than the Penn State Erie (Behrend) citywide average ($1,373).
Risk score
6.2
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
University Gate vs Penn State Erie (Behrend)How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority31%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport65%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About University Gate
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for University Gate?
University Gate scores 6.2/10 (Elevated 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 Gate compare to Penn State Erie (Behrend) overall?
University Gate scores 2.0 points higher than Penn State Erie (Behrend) overall (4.2/10). Renters spend 7% of income on rent vs 7% citywide. Average rent: $1,373 vs $1,373.
Q3
What is the average rent in University Gate?
Average gross rent in University Gate is $1,373/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 7% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of University Gate residents are renters?
36% of University Gate households are renter-occupied (vs 36% in Penn State Erie (Behrend)). The neighborhood has 2,301 residents.
Q5
Is University Gate a high social-vulnerability area?
University Gate sits in the 48th 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 University Gate for landlords?
University Gate carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.2/10). 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 Penn State Erie (Behrend) as a whole (4.2/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of University Gate?
University Gate has 2,177 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (81%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (10%), Black (non-Hispanic) (4.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
