3 census tracts · pop 8,326 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.6/10
· range 3.8–5.5
West Colfax is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Denver with 3 census tracts and a population of 8,326 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.6/10 (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 25% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,832/month sits 0% higher than the Denver citywide average ($1,831).
Risk score
4.6
Moderate
3 tracts · population-weighted
West Colfax vs DenverHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority53%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport77%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About West Colfax
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Colfax?
West Colfax scores 4.6/10 (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 West Colfax compare to Denver overall?
West Colfax scores 1.1 points lower than Denver overall (5.7/10). Renters spend 45% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,832 vs $1,831.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Colfax?
Average gross rent in West Colfax is $1,832/month (pop-weighted across 3 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 45% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Colfax residents are renters?
48% of West Colfax households are renter-occupied (vs 51% in Denver). The neighborhood has 8,326 residents.
Q5
Is West Colfax a high social-vulnerability area?
West Colfax sits in the 54th 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 West Colfax have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in West Colfax is census tract 08031000703 (score 5.5/10). Across the 3 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.8 to 5.5, a spread of 1.7 points.
Q7
How safe is West Colfax for landlords?
West Colfax carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.6/10). 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 Denver as a whole (5.7/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of West Colfax?
West Colfax has 8,516 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (61.4%), Hispanic / Latino (27.3%), Black (non-Hispanic) (5.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
