1 census tracts · pop 2,697 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.6/10
· range 3.6–3.6
Barnes is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Gainesville with 1 census tract and a population of 2,697 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.6/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 33% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 0% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,032/month sits 21% lower than the Gainesville citywide average ($1,299).
Risk score
3.6
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
Barnes vs GainesvilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority45%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport66%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Barnes
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
10.1%Housing insecurity
5.3%Utility shutoff threat
12.4%Food insecurity
7.4%SNAP enrollment
16.1%No health insurance
31.4%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Barnes
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Barnes?
Barnes scores 3.6/10 (Lower 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 Barnes compare to Gainesville overall?
Barnes scores 1.3 points higher than Gainesville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 33% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $1,032 vs $1,299.
Q3
What is the average rent in Barnes?
Average gross rent in Barnes is $1,032/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 33% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Barnes residents are renters?
26% of Barnes households are renter-occupied (vs 61% in Gainesville). The neighborhood has 2,697 residents.
Q5
Is Barnes a high social-vulnerability area?
Barnes sits in the 78th 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 Barnes for landlords?
Barnes carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.6/10). 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 Gainesville as a whole (2.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Barnes?
Barnes has 2,542 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (78%), Hispanic / Latino (19.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (1.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
