1 census tracts · pop 3,503 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.9/10
· range 4.9–4.9
Preston Park is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Salinas with 1 census tract and a population of 3,503 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 41% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 14% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $1,709/month sits 14% lower than the Salinas citywide median ($1,991).
Risk score
4.9
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Preston Park vs SalinasHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority70%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport43%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Preston Park
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
11.5%Housing insecurity
6.4%Utility shutoff threat
12.2%Food insecurity
10.7%SNAP enrollment
6.4%No health insurance
21.9%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Preston Park
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Preston Park?
Preston Park scores 4.9/10 (Moderate 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 Preston Park compare to Salinas overall?
Preston Park scores 0.9 points lower than Salinas overall (5.8/10). Renters spend 41% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Median rent: $1,709 vs $1,991.
Q3
What is the average rent in Preston Park?
Median gross rent in Preston Park is $1,709/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 41% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Preston Park residents are renters?
71% of Preston Park households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Salinas). The neighborhood has 3,503 residents.
Q5
Is Preston Park a high social-vulnerability area?
Preston Park sits in the 45th 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 Preston Park for landlords?
Preston Park carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.9/10). 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 Salinas as a whole (5.8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Preston Park?
Preston Park has 3,564 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (41.6%), Hispanic / Latino (33.2%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (11%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
