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Neighborhood · Georgetown, TX

University Park Eviction Risk: Lower

2 census tracts · pop 12,477 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2/10 · range 1.4–2.4

University Park is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Georgetown with 2 census tracts and a population of 12,477 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 42% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 16% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,101/month sits 17% higher than the Georgetown citywide average ($1,795).

Risk score
2
Lower
2 tracts · population-weighted
University Park vs Georgetown How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
% of income on rent
42.4% +28%
Georgetown: 33.0%
Average gross rent
$2,101 +17%
Georgetown: $1,795
Average HH income
$102,471 +12%
Georgetown: $91,857
Poverty rate
7.5% +0%
Georgetown: 7.5%
Renter share
23.2% -24%
Georgetown: 30.6%
Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across University Park and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 1.4–2.4

Why University Park scores 2

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly
State political climate
legislature & governorship · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts
1.5
Regional political climate
County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.1–5.1 across tracts
5.1
Local political climate
Parent city governance · Range 5.6–5.6 across tracts
5.6
Rent control risk
42% of income on rent · Range 7.6–7.6 across tracts
7.6
Eviction process difficulty
State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts
1.5
Tenant organizing strength
23% renter households · Range 6.6–6.6 across tracts
6.6
Housing court bias
County bench composition · Range 5.9–5.9 across tracts
5.9
Economic stress
7.5% below poverty line · Range 1.0–2.7 across tracts
2.0
Supply constraint
Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 5.3–6.4 across tracts
5.8
Risk score comparison

University Park vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

University Park score vs. parent city, state, U.S.University Park: 2.02.0University ParkNeighborhoodParent city: 2.32.3Parent cityhost cityState: 2.62.6Stateavg in stateU.S.: 4.74.7U.S.national avgU.S. avg = 5.0
Census tracts

2 tracts in University Park

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract Score Pop % over 30% on rent Average rent
48491021405 2.4 7,120 58% $2,004
48491021404 1.4 5,357 21% $2,230
Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 43

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 58%ile
Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden
Household characteristics 27%ile
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority 62%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport 28%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 2/10 (Lower 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 Park compare to Georgetown overall?

University Park scores 0.3 points lower than Georgetown overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 42% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $2,101 vs $1,795.
Q3

What is the average rent in University Park?

Average gross rent in University Park is $2,101/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 42% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4

What percentage of University Park residents are renters?

23% of University Park households are renter-occupied (vs 31% in Georgetown). The neighborhood has 12,477 residents.
Q5

Is University Park a high social-vulnerability area?

University Park sits in the 43rd 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

Which tracts in University Park have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in University Park is census tract 48491021405 (score 2.4/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 1.4 to 2.4, a spread of 1 points.
Q7

How safe is University Park for landlords?

University Park carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2/10). 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 Georgetown as a whole (2.3/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q8

What is the demographic breakdown of University Park?

University Park has 12,912 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (52.2%), Hispanic / Latino (35.5%), Black (non-Hispanic) (6.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
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