1 census tracts · pop 4,638 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3/10
· range 3–3
The Willows is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Madison with 1 census tract and a population of 4,638 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 48% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 22% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,632/month sits 15% higher than the Madison citywide average ($1,413).
Risk score
3
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
The Willows vs MadisonHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority54%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport58%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in The Willows
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
5.3%Housing insecurity
2.8%Utility shutoff threat
5.5%Food insecurity
4.4%SNAP enrollment
4.0%No health insurance
17.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About The Willows
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for The Willows?
The Willows scores 3/10 (Lower 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 The Willows compare to Madison overall?
The Willows scores 0.6 points lower than Madison overall (3.6/10). Renters spend 48% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $1,632 vs $1,413.
Q3
What is the average rent in The Willows?
Average gross rent in The Willows is $1,632/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 48% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of The Willows residents are renters?
39% of The Willows households are renter-occupied (vs 54% in Madison). The neighborhood has 4,638 residents.
Q5
Is The Willows a high social-vulnerability area?
The Willows sits in the 24th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is The Willows for landlords?
The Willows carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3/10). 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 Madison as a whole (3.6/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of The Willows?
The Willows has 4,803 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (60.7%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (30.9%), Hispanic / Latino (3.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
