3 census tracts · pop 15,634 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4/10
· range 3.8–4.2
San Elijo Hills is a white-hispanic neighborhood in San Marcos with 3 census tracts and a population of 15,634 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 46% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 25% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,442/month sits 4% higher than the San Marcos citywide average ($2,348).
Risk score
4
Moderate
3 tracts · population-weighted
San Elijo Hills vs San MarcosHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority61%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport41%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in San Elijo Hills
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
8.4%Housing insecurity
4.2%Utility shutoff threat
8.5%Food insecurity
7.6%SNAP enrollment
4.8%No health insurance
22.9%Any disability
Frequently asked
About San Elijo Hills
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for San Elijo Hills?
San Elijo Hills scores 4/10 (Moderate tier) across 3 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 San Elijo Hills compare to San Marcos overall?
San Elijo Hills scores 4.0 points lower than San Marcos overall (8/10). Renters spend 46% of income on rent vs 37% citywide. Average rent: $2,442 vs $2,348.
Q3
What is the average rent in San Elijo Hills?
Average gross rent in San Elijo Hills is $2,442/month (pop-weighted across 3 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 46% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of San Elijo Hills residents are renters?
29% of San Elijo Hills households are renter-occupied (vs 36% in San Marcos). The neighborhood has 15,634 residents.
Q5
Is San Elijo Hills a high social-vulnerability area?
San Elijo Hills sits in the 32nd 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
Which tracts in San Elijo Hills have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in San Elijo Hills is census tract 06073020042 (score 4.2/10). Across the 3 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.8 to 4.2, a spread of 0.4 points.
Q7
How safe is San Elijo Hills for landlords?
San Elijo Hills carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4/10). Pop-weighted across 3 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to San Marcos as a whole (8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of San Elijo Hills?
San Elijo Hills has 15,464 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (55.5%), Hispanic / Latino (26%), Other / Multiracial (9.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
