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Neighborhood · Denver, CO

North Capitol Hill Eviction Risk: Moderate

2 census tracts · pop 4,749 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.5/10 · range 4.4–7

North Capitol Hill is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Denver with 2 census tracts and a population of 4,749 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 45% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 22% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,641/month sits 10% lower than the Denver citywide average ($1,831).

Risk score
5.5
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
North Capitol Hill vs Denver How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
% of income on rent
44.5% +52%
Denver: 29.2%
Average gross rent
$1,641 -10%
Denver: $1,831
Average HH income
$71,075 -22%
Denver: $91,681
Poverty rate
20.6% +84%
Denver: 11.2%
Renter share
92.7% +81%
Denver: 51.2%
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Geographic context

Risk heat across North Capitol Hill and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 4.4–7

Why North Capitol Hill scores 5.5

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly
State political climate
legislature & governorship · Range 4.7–4.7 across tracts
4.7
Regional political climate
County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 8.1–8.1 across tracts
8.1
Local political climate
Parent city governance · Range 9.0–9.0 across tracts
9.0
Rent control risk
45% of income on rent · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts
7.0
Eviction process difficulty
State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 8.5–8.5 across tracts
8.5
Tenant organizing strength
93% renter households · Range 8.0–8.0 across tracts
8.0
Housing court bias
County bench composition · Range 7.5–7.5 across tracts
7.5
Economic stress
20.6% below poverty line · Range 1.9–9.3 across tracts
5.1
Supply constraint
Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.0–4.3 across tracts
2.9
Risk score comparison

North Capitol Hill vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

North Capitol Hill score vs. parent city, state, U.S.North Capitol Hill: 5.55.5North Capitol HillNeighborhoodParent city: 5.75.7Parent cityhost cityState: 4.84.8Stateavg in stateU.S.: 4.74.7U.S.national avgU.S. avg = 5.0
Census tracts

2 tracts in North Capitol Hill

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

Tract Score Pop % over 30% on rent Average rent
08031002604 7 2,067 62% $1,198
08031002603 4.4 2,682 31% $1,983
Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 41

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 38%ile
Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden
Household characteristics 24%ile
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority 55%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport 85%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked

About North Capitol Hill

Q1

What is the eviction-risk score for North Capitol Hill?

North Capitol Hill scores 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) across 2 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 Capitol Hill compare to Denver overall?

North Capitol Hill scores 0.2 points lower than Denver overall (5.7/10). Renters spend 45% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,641 vs $1,831.
Q3

What is the average rent in North Capitol Hill?

Average gross rent in North Capitol Hill is $1,641/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 45% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4

What percentage of North Capitol Hill residents are renters?

93% of North Capitol Hill households are renter-occupied (vs 51% in Denver). The neighborhood has 4,749 residents.
Q5

Is North Capitol Hill a high social-vulnerability area?

North Capitol Hill sits in the 41st 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 North Capitol Hill have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in North Capitol Hill is census tract 08031002604 (score 7/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.4 to 7, a spread of 2.6 points.
Q7

How safe is North Capitol Hill for landlords?

North Capitol Hill carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.5/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Denver as a whole (5.7/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q8

What is the demographic breakdown of North Capitol Hill?

North Capitol Hill has 4,957 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (60.3%), Hispanic / Latino (25.7%), Other / Multiracial (5.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
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