1 census tracts · pop 5,241 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.4/10
· range 6.4–6.4
University East is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in La Crosse with 1 census tract and a population of 5,241 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.4/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 65% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 34% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,295/month sits 28% higher than the La Crosse citywide average ($1,010).
Risk score
6.4
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
University East vs La CrosseHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority3%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport82%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in University East
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
9Total filings (sum)
0.30%Avg annual filing rate
0.6%Peak year (2014)
0.60%Latest filed (2014)
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in University East
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
17.8%Housing insecurity
12.4%Utility shutoff threat
31.7%Food insecurity
38.4%SNAP enrollment
11.0%No health insurance
44.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About University East
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for University East?
University East scores 6.4/10 (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 East compare to La Crosse overall?
University East scores 3.2 points higher than La Crosse overall (3.2/10). Renters spend 65% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,295 vs $1,010.
Q3
What is the average rent in University East?
Average gross rent in University East is $1,295/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 65% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of University East residents are renters?
76% of University East households are renter-occupied (vs 54% in La Crosse). The neighborhood has 5,241 residents.
Q5
Is University East a high social-vulnerability area?
University East sits in the 34th 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
How safe is University East for landlords?
University East carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.4/10). 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 La Crosse as a whole (3.2/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of University East?
University East has 5,167 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (96.8%), Hispanic / Latino (1.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (0.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
