7 census tracts · pop 25,651 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.1/10
· range 5.3–6.8
South Carthay is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Los Angeles with 7 census tracts and a population of 25,651 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.1/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 53% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 30% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,650/month sits 37% higher than the Los Angeles citywide average ($1,933).
Risk score
6.1
Elevated
7 tracts · population-weighted
South Carthay vs Los AngelesHow 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 & transport71%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Carthay
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
9.4%Housing insecurity
4.6%Utility shutoff threat
10.0%Food insecurity
9.3%SNAP enrollment
4.6%No health insurance
25.0%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Carthay
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Carthay?
South Carthay scores 6.1/10 (Elevated tier) across 7 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 South Carthay compare to Los Angeles overall?
South Carthay scores 3.8 points lower than Los Angeles overall (9.9/10). Renters spend 53% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $2,650 vs $1,933.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Carthay?
Average gross rent in South Carthay is $2,650/month (pop-weighted across 7 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 53% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Carthay residents are renters?
72% of South Carthay households are renter-occupied (vs 64% in Los Angeles). The neighborhood has 25,651 residents.
Q5
Is South Carthay a high social-vulnerability area?
South Carthay sits in the 56th 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
Which tracts in South Carthay have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in South Carthay is census tract 06037216401 (score 6.8/10). Across the 7 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.3 to 6.8, a spread of 1.5 points.
Q7
How safe is South Carthay for landlords?
South Carthay carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.1/10). Pop-weighted across 7 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Los Angeles as a whole (9.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of South Carthay?
South Carthay has 26,136 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (60.3%), Hispanic / Latino (12.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (11.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
