1 census tracts · pop 4,272 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.3/10
· range 5.3–5.3
Legacy Oaks is a white-black neighborhood in Ensley with 1 census tract and a population of 4,272 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.3/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 59% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 19% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,541/month sits 12% higher than the Ensley citywide average ($1,378).
Risk score
5.3
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Legacy Oaks vs EnsleyHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority74%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport97%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Legacy Oaks
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Legacy Oaks?
Legacy Oaks scores 5.3/10 (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 Legacy Oaks compare to Ensley overall?
Legacy Oaks scores 2.8 points higher than Ensley overall (2.5/10). Renters spend 59% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $1,541 vs $1,378.
Q3
What is the average rent in Legacy Oaks?
Average gross rent in Legacy Oaks is $1,541/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 59% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Legacy Oaks residents are renters?
51% of Legacy Oaks households are renter-occupied (vs 43% in Ensley). The neighborhood has 4,272 residents.
Q5
Is Legacy Oaks a high social-vulnerability area?
Legacy Oaks sits in the 85th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly 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 Legacy Oaks for landlords?
Legacy Oaks carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.3/10). 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 Ensley as a whole (2.5/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Legacy Oaks?
Legacy Oaks has 4,696 residents (White-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (52%), Black (non-Hispanic) (33.6%), Hispanic / Latino (5.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.