1 census tracts · pop 4,924 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7/10
· range 7–7
University Park is a hispanic / latino neighborhood in Edinburg with 1 census tract and a population of 4,924 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. 66% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 40% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $846/month sits 15% lower than the Edinburg citywide average ($996).
Risk score
7
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
University Park vs EdinburgHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority87%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport89%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About University Park
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for University Park?
University Park scores 7/10 (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 Park compare to Edinburg overall?
University Park scores 4.0 points higher than Edinburg overall (3/10). Renters spend 66% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $846 vs $996.
Q3
What is the average rent in University Park?
Average gross rent in University Park is $846/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 66% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of University Park residents are renters?
91% of University Park households are renter-occupied (vs 47% in Edinburg). The neighborhood has 4,924 residents.
Q5
Is University Park a high social-vulnerability area?
University Park sits in the 75th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly 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 Park for landlords?
University Park carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7/10). 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 Edinburg as a whole (3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of University Park?
University Park has 5,751 residents (Hispanic / Latino Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (69.8%), White (non-Hispanic) (19.1%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (10.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
