7 census tracts · pop 42,536 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.9/10
· range 5.1–6.4
South Coast is a hispanic / latino neighborhood in Santa Ana with 7 census tracts and a population of 42,536 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 51% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 21% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,329/month sits 12% higher than the Santa Ana citywide average ($2,082).
Risk score
5.9
Moderate
7 tracts · population-weighted
South Coast vs Santa AnaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority88%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport67%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Coast
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
19.2%Housing insecurity
8.6%Utility shutoff threat
22.5%Food insecurity
17.2%SNAP enrollment
15.9%No health insurance
30.1%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Coast
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Coast?
South Coast scores 5.9/10 (Moderate 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 Coast compare to Santa Ana overall?
South Coast scores 3.1 points lower than Santa Ana overall (9/10). Renters spend 51% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $2,329 vs $2,082.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Coast?
Average gross rent in South Coast is $2,329/month (pop-weighted across 7 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 51% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Coast residents are renters?
63% of South Coast households are renter-occupied (vs 55% in Santa Ana). The neighborhood has 42,536 residents.
Q5
Is South Coast a high social-vulnerability area?
South Coast sits in the 71st 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 Coast have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in South Coast is census tract 06059074006 (score 6.4/10). Across the 7 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.1 to 6.4, a spread of 1.3 points.
Q7
How safe is South Coast for landlords?
South Coast carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.9/10). 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 Santa Ana as a whole (9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of South Coast?
South Coast has 43,240 residents (Hispanic / Latino Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (65.9%), White (non-Hispanic) (15.6%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (13.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
