Neighborhood · San Luis Obispo, CA

South Morros Eviction Risk: Elevated

1 census tracts · pop 4,504 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6/10 · range 6–6

South Morros is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in San Luis Obispo with 1 census tract and a population of 4,504 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 47% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 24% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,966/month sits 0% higher than the San Luis Obispo citywide average ($1,965).

Risk score

Elevated

1 tracts · population-weighted

South Morros vs San Luis Obispo How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

46.7% +4%

San Luis Obispo: 44.7%

Average gross rent

$1,966 +0%

San Luis Obispo: $1,965

Average HH income

$113,456 +70%

San Luis Obispo: $66,711

Poverty rate

11.9% -60%

San Luis Obispo: 30.0%

Renter share

51.1% -14%

San Luis Obispo: 59.8%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Morros and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 6–6

Why South Morros scores 6

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 6.8–6.8 across tracts

6.8

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.1–6.1 across tracts

6.1

Rent control risk

47% of income on rent · Range 9.5–9.5 across tracts

9.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 6.8–6.8 across tracts

6.8

Tenant organizing strength

51% renter households · Range 9.6–9.6 across tracts

9.6

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 9.3–9.3 across tracts

9.3

Economic stress

11.9% below poverty line · Range 3.0–3.0 across tracts

3.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.1–3.1 across tracts

3.1

Risk score comparison

South Morros vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in South Morros

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
06079011001	6	4,504	47%	$1,966

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 59

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 34%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 54%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 50%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 87%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Morros

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

9.0%Housing insecurity
5.1%Utility shutoff threat
10.1%Food insecurity
9.1%SNAP enrollment
6.1%No health insurance
27.8%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South Morros

What is the eviction-risk score for South Morros?

South Morros scores 6/10 (Elevated 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.

How does South Morros compare to San Luis Obispo overall?

South Morros scores 1.9 points lower than San Luis Obispo overall (7.9/10). Renters spend 47% of income on rent vs 45% citywide. Average rent: $1,966 vs $1,965.

What is the average rent in South Morros?

Average gross rent in South Morros is $1,966/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 47% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Morros residents are renters?

51% of South Morros households are renter-occupied (vs 60% in San Luis Obispo). The neighborhood has 4,504 residents.

Is South Morros a high social-vulnerability area?

South Morros sits in the 59th 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.

How safe is South Morros for landlords?

South Morros carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6/10). 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 San Luis Obispo as a whole (7.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Morros?

South Morros has 4,811 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (68.3%), Hispanic / Latino (21.9%), Other / Multiracial (6.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Morros

8 Mill Street District 3 tracts · pop 15,273 7 Little Italy 2 tracts · pop 5,275 7.2 Japantown 3 tracts · pop 14,489 4.7 Pismo Marsh 2 tracts · pop 7,203 5.1 Fair Oaks 6 tracts · pop 22,944

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside San Luis Obispo

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Morros.

6.9 Little Italy 2 tracts · pop 5,275 7.2 Japantown 3 tracts · pop 14,489 8 Mill Street District 3 tracts · pop 15,273 8.3 Downtown 1 tracts · pop 3,683

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