5 census tracts · pop 24,190 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.7/10
· range 3.9–7.2
North Island is a hispanic-asian neighborhood in Santa Ana with 5 census tracts and a population of 24,190 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.7/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 57% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 32% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,115/month sits 2% higher than the Santa Ana citywide average ($2,082).
Risk score
5.7
Moderate
5 tracts · population-weighted
North Island vs Santa AnaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority89%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport74%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Island
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
16.4%Housing insecurity
7.7%Utility shutoff threat
22.6%Food insecurity
17.7%SNAP enrollment
12.9%No health insurance
31.0%Any disability
Frequently asked
About North Island
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for North Island?
North Island scores 5.7/10 (Moderate tier) across 5 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 North Island compare to Santa Ana overall?
North Island scores 3.3 points lower than Santa Ana overall (9/10). Renters spend 57% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $2,115 vs $2,082.
Q3
What is the average rent in North Island?
Average gross rent in North Island is $2,115/month (pop-weighted across 5 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 57% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of North Island residents are renters?
43% of North Island households are renter-occupied (vs 55% in Santa Ana). The neighborhood has 24,190 residents.
Q5
Is North Island a high social-vulnerability area?
North Island sits in the 75th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly 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 North Island have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in North Island is census tract 06059099248 (score 7.2/10). Across the 5 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.9 to 7.2, a spread of 3.3 points.
Q7
How safe is North Island for landlords?
North Island carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.7/10). Pop-weighted across 5 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Santa Ana as a whole (9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of North Island?
North Island has 24,450 residents (Hispanic-Asian Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (42.9%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (40%), White (non-Hispanic) (13.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
