Eviction Lab: Data Shows Who Gets Kicked Out of Their Homes

The Eviction Lab is America's first nationwide database that tracks evictions - when people are forced to leave their homes. Started by sociologist Matthew Desmond, it makes visible what was hidden: millions of Americans lose their housing each year. The lab collects data from across the country and puts it on maps anyone can use. This helps community groups, reporters, and neighbors understand eviction patterns in their areas. They offer downloadable eviction data, policy scorecards that rate how well states protect renters, and reports showing how eviction affects different racial groups. The data reveals connections between housing loss, poverty, and racism. Community organizers use this information to fight for better renter protections and housing justice. The Eviction Lab believes that understanding eviction data helps people see how power works in housing. When people have this information, they can advocate for change, tell powerful stories, and push for laws that keep families in their homes. Housing stability connects to health, belonging, and economic security.

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