Neighborhood · Atlanta, GA

Edgewood Eviction Risk: Lower

2 census tracts · pop 6,127 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.8/10 · range 3.1–4.8

Edgewood is a white-black neighborhood in Atlanta with 2 census tracts and a population of 6,127 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.8/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 58% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 20% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,517/month sits 11% lower than the Atlanta citywide average ($1,711).

Risk score

3.8

Lower

2 tracts · population-weighted

Edgewood vs Atlanta How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

58.4% +89%

Atlanta: 30.9%

Average gross rent

$1,517 -11%

Atlanta: $1,711

Average HH income

$93,726 +14%

Atlanta: $81,938

Poverty rate

14.8% -17%

Atlanta: 17.9%

Renter share

44.9% -16%

Atlanta: 53.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Edgewood and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 3.1–4.8

Why Edgewood scores 3.8

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 8.4–8.4 across tracts

8.4

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 7.8–7.8 across tracts

7.8

Rent control risk

58% of income on rent · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Tenant organizing strength

45% renter households · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Economic stress

14.8% below poverty line · Range 1.7–6.8 across tracts

3.7

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.4–4.7 across tracts

3.3

Risk score comparison

Edgewood vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in Edgewood

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
13089020600	4.8	2,439	68%	$1,775
13089020500	3.1	3,688	52%	$1,347

Frequently asked

About Edgewood

What is the eviction-risk score for Edgewood?

Edgewood scores 3.8/10 (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.

How does Edgewood compare to Atlanta overall?

Edgewood scores 0.4 points higher than Atlanta overall (3.4/10). Renters spend 58% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,517 vs $1,711.

What is the average rent in Edgewood?

Average gross rent in Edgewood is $1,517/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 58% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Edgewood residents are renters?

45% of Edgewood households are renter-occupied (vs 54% in Atlanta). The neighborhood has 6,127 residents.

Which tracts in Edgewood have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in Edgewood is census tract 13089020600 (score 4.8/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.1 to 4.8, a spread of 1.7 points.

How safe is Edgewood for landlords?

Edgewood carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.8/10). 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 higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Edgewood?

Edgewood has 6,431 residents (White-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (47.4%), Black (non-Hispanic) (35.3%), Hispanic / Latino (7.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Edgewood

3.4 Inman Park 3 tracts · pop 8,493 2.9 Linwood 3 tracts · pop 8,305 3.8 Cabbagetown 3 tracts · pop 7,552 3.2 Ormewood 3 tracts · pop 12,495 3.2 Virginia Highland 2 tracts · pop 4,429 5.2 Sweet Auburn 2 tracts · pop 5,660

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Atlanta

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Edgewood.

3.8 Atlantic Station 2 tracts · pop 7,345 3.9 Castleberry Hill 1 tracts · pop 1,133 3.6 The Hill 7 tracts · pop 15,496 4 Howell Station 2 tracts · pop 7,523 4.1 Hotel District 5 tracts · pop 13,766 3.4 Candler Park 1 tracts · pop 1,960

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