2 census tracts · pop 4,253 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.9/10
· range 2.9–3.9
East Lake Highlands is a black-white neighborhood in Atlanta with 2 census tracts and a population of 4,253 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.9/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 39% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 21% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,308/month sits 24% lower than the Atlanta citywide average ($1,711).
Risk score
2.9
Lower
2 tracts · population-weighted
East Lake Highlands vs AtlantaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
What is the eviction-risk score for East Lake Highlands?
East Lake Highlands scores 2.9/10 (Lower 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 East Lake Highlands compare to Atlanta overall?
East Lake Highlands scores 0.5 points lower than Atlanta overall (3.4/10). Renters spend 39% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,308 vs $1,711.
Q3
What is the average rent in East Lake Highlands?
Average gross rent in East Lake Highlands is $1,308/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 39% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of East Lake Highlands residents are renters?
26% of East Lake Highlands households are renter-occupied (vs 54% in Atlanta). The neighborhood has 4,253 residents.
Q5
Which tracts in East Lake Highlands have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in East Lake Highlands is census tract 13089980000 (score 3.9/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 2.9 to 3.9, a spread of 1 points.
Q6
How safe is East Lake Highlands for landlords?
East Lake Highlands carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.9/10). 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 Atlanta as a whole (3.4/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of East Lake Highlands?
East Lake Highlands has 4,346 residents (Black-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (46.5%), White (non-Hispanic) (43.6%), Hispanic / Latino (5.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
