2 census tracts · pop 6,292 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7/10
· range 5.5–7
University City is a white-asian neighborhood in Philadelphia with 2 census tracts and a population of 6,292 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 57% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 41% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,967/month sits 112% higher than the Philadelphia citywide average ($1,397).
Risk score
7
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
University City vs PhiladelphiaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority65%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport97%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in University City
Aggregated across 0 validated constituent tracts. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Pandemic-era tracking (2020–2021)
88Total filings 2020-21
1.1Avg monthly observed
1.7Pre-pandemic baseline
0.65×Ratio to baseline
Pandemic filings ran far below baseline. Tracked under Eviction Lab Eviction Tracking System (Palm Beach).
Frequently asked
About University City
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for University City?
University City scores 7/10 (Elevated 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 University City compare to Philadelphia overall?
University City scores 1.5 points higher than Philadelphia overall (5.5/10). Renters spend 57% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $2,967 vs $1,397.
Q3
What is the average rent in University City?
Average gross rent in University City is $2,967/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 57% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of University City residents are renters?
98% of University City households are renter-occupied (vs 48% in Philadelphia). The neighborhood has 6,292 residents.
Q5
Is University City a high social-vulnerability area?
University City sits in the 54th 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 University City have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in University City is census tract 42101036902 (score 7/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.5 to 7, a spread of 1.5 points.
Q7
How safe is University City for landlords?
University City carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7/10). 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 Philadelphia as a whole (5.5/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of University City?
University City has 6,275 residents (White-Asian Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (52.3%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (21.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (15.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
