1 census tracts · pop 4,635 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.2/10
· range 6.2–6.2
West Hampton is a white-hispanic neighborhood in University Place with 1 census tract and a population of 4,635 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. 52% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 31% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $1,717/month sits 3% lower than the University Place citywide median ($1,762).
Risk score
6.2
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
West Hampton vs University PlaceHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority61%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport88%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in West Hampton
Aggregated across 0 validated constituent tracts. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Pandemic-era tracking (2020–2021)
71Total filings 2020-21
0.9Avg monthly observed
1.2Pre-pandemic baseline
0.75×Ratio to baseline
Pandemic filings ran below baseline. Tracked under Eviction Lab Eviction Tracking System (St Louis, MO).
Frequently asked
About West Hampton
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Hampton?
West Hampton 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 West Hampton compare to University Place overall?
West Hampton scores 0.8 points higher than University Place overall (5.4/10). Renters spend 52% of income on rent vs 34% citywide. Median rent: $1,717 vs $1,762.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Hampton?
Median gross rent in West Hampton is $1,717/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 52% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Hampton residents are renters?
44% of West Hampton households are renter-occupied (vs 43% in University Place). The neighborhood has 4,635 residents.
Q5
Is West Hampton a high social-vulnerability area?
West Hampton sits in the 72th 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
How safe is West Hampton for landlords?
West Hampton 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 University Place as a whole (5.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of West Hampton?
West Hampton has 4,463 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (54.3%), Hispanic / Latino (20.1%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (15.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.