1 census tracts · pop 8,870 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.5/10
· range 4.5–4.5
University Park is a white-black neighborhood in North Charleston with 1 census tract and a population of 8,870 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 86% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 33% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,514/month sits 6% higher than the North Charleston citywide average ($1,430).
Risk score
4.5
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
University Park vs North CharlestonHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
What is the eviction-risk score for University Park?
University Park scores 4.5/10 (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 Park compare to North Charleston overall?
University Park scores 1.9 points higher than North Charleston overall (2.6/10). Renters spend 86% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,514 vs $1,430.
Q3
What is the average rent in University Park?
Average gross rent in University Park is $1,514/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 86% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of University Park residents are renters?
48% of University Park households are renter-occupied (vs 50% in North Charleston). The neighborhood has 8,870 residents.
Q5
How safe is University Park for landlords?
University Park carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.5/10). 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 North Charleston as a whole (2.6/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q6
What is the demographic breakdown of University Park?
University Park has 9,215 residents (White-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (40.8%), Black (non-Hispanic) (36.7%), Hispanic / Latino (15.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
