2 census tracts · pop 13,126 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.1/10
· range 4.8–5.3
The Falls is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Palm Bay with 2 census tracts and a population of 13,126 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.1/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 54% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 50% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $1,958/month sits 22% higher than the Palm Bay citywide median ($1,601).
Risk score
5.1
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
The Falls vs Palm BayHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority64%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport51%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About The Falls
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for The Falls?
The Falls scores 5.1/10 (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 The Falls compare to Palm Bay overall?
The Falls scores 0.6 points higher than Palm Bay overall (4.5/10). Renters spend 54% of income on rent vs 38% citywide. Median rent: $1,958 vs $1,601.
Q3
What is the average rent in The Falls?
Median gross rent in The Falls is $1,958/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 54% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of The Falls residents are renters?
18% of The Falls households are renter-occupied (vs 20% in Palm Bay). The neighborhood has 13,126 residents.
Q5
Is The Falls a high social-vulnerability area?
The Falls sits in the 66th 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 The Falls have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in The Falls is census tract 12009071347 (score 5.3/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.8 to 5.3 — a spread of 0.5 points.
Q7
How safe is The Falls for landlords?
The Falls carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.1/10). 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 Palm Bay as a whole (4.5/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of The Falls?
The Falls has 13,640 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (49.8%), Hispanic / Latino (21.3%), Black (non-Hispanic) (17.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.