1 census tracts · pop 5,237 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.9/10
· range 5.9–5.9
Border Links West is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Visalia with 1 census tract and a population of 5,237 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. 52% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 24% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $1,396/month sits 6% lower than the Visalia citywide median ($1,490).
Risk score
5.9
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Border Links West vs VisaliaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority54%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport75%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Border Links West
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
12.9%Housing insecurity
6.8%Utility shutoff threat
14.3%Food insecurity
13.0%SNAP enrollment
9.5%No health insurance
30.9%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Border Links West
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Border Links West?
Border Links West scores 5.9/10 (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 Border Links West compare to Visalia overall?
Border Links West scores 0.0 points higher than Visalia overall (5.9/10). Renters spend 52% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Median rent: $1,396 vs $1,490.
Q3
What is the average rent in Border Links West?
Median gross rent in Border Links West is $1,396/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 52% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Border Links West residents are renters?
45% of Border Links West households are renter-occupied (vs 39% in Visalia). The neighborhood has 5,237 residents.
Q5
Is Border Links West a high social-vulnerability area?
Border Links West sits in the 61th 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
How safe is Border Links West for landlords?
Border Links West carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.9/10). 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 Visalia as a whole (5.9/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Border Links West?
Border Links West has 5,149 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (60.5%), Hispanic / Latino (34.2%), Other / Multiracial (3.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
