1 census tracts · pop 4,423 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.9/10
· range 6.9–6.9
The Retreat South is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Athens with 1 census tract and a population of 4,423 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.9/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 55% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 40% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,233/month sits 1% higher than the Athens citywide average ($1,219).
Risk score
6.9
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
The Retreat South vs AthensHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority38%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport74%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in The Retreat South
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
19.0%Housing insecurity
14.0%Utility shutoff threat
30.4%Food insecurity
27.3%SNAP enrollment
15.7%No health insurance
36.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About The Retreat South
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for The Retreat South?
The Retreat South scores 6.9/10 (Elevated 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 The Retreat South compare to Athens overall?
The Retreat South scores 4.2 points higher than Athens overall (2.7/10). Renters spend 55% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $1,233 vs $1,219.
Q3
What is the average rent in The Retreat South?
Average gross rent in The Retreat South is $1,233/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 55% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of The Retreat South residents are renters?
94% of The Retreat South households are renter-occupied (vs 59% in Athens). The neighborhood has 4,423 residents.
Q5
Is The Retreat South a high social-vulnerability area?
The Retreat South 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
How safe is The Retreat South for landlords?
The Retreat South carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.9/10). 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 Athens as a whole (2.7/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of The Retreat South?
The Retreat South has 4,619 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (75.4%), Black (non-Hispanic) (16.3%), Hispanic / Latino (3.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
