Neighborhood · Gainesville, GA

Northcliff Colony Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 3,209 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.1/10 · range 4.1–4.1

Northcliff Colony is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Gainesville with 1 census tract and a population of 3,209 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.1/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 62% 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 $1,334/month sits 3% higher than the Gainesville citywide average ($1,299).

Risk score

4.1

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

Northcliff Colony vs Gainesville How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

61.8% +79%

Gainesville: 34.5%

Average gross rent

$1,334 +3%

Gainesville: $1,299

Average HH income

$70,560 +9%

Gainesville: $64,636

Poverty rate

9.7% -50%

Gainesville: 19.6%

Renter share

52.3% -14%

Gainesville: 60.8%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Northcliff Colony and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 4.1–4.1

Why Northcliff Colony scores 4.1

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 2.8–2.8 across tracts

2.8

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 3.6–3.6 across tracts

3.6

Rent control risk

62% of income on rent · Range 7.9–7.9 across tracts

7.9

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Tenant organizing strength

52% renter households · Range 9.6–9.6 across tracts

9.6

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.9–7.9 across tracts

7.9

Economic stress

9.7% below poverty line · Range 2.4–2.4 across tracts

2.4

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.9–3.9 across tracts

3.9

Risk score comparison

Northcliff Colony vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Northcliff Colony

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
13139000401	4.1	3,209	62%	$1,334

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 92

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 80%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 79%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 50%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 99%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Northcliff Colony

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

12.2%Housing insecurity
6.6%Utility shutoff threat
15.1%Food insecurity
9.9%SNAP enrollment
17.0%No health insurance
34.4%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Northcliff Colony

What is the eviction-risk score for Northcliff Colony?

Northcliff Colony scores 4.1/10 (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.

How does Northcliff Colony compare to Gainesville overall?

Northcliff Colony scores 1.8 points higher than Gainesville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 62% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $1,334 vs $1,299.

What is the average rent in Northcliff Colony?

Average gross rent in Northcliff Colony is $1,334/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 62% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Northcliff Colony residents are renters?

52% of Northcliff Colony households are renter-occupied (vs 61% in Gainesville). The neighborhood has 3,209 residents.

Is Northcliff Colony a high social-vulnerability area?

Northcliff Colony sits in the 92nd 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.

How safe is Northcliff Colony for landlords?

Northcliff Colony carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.1/10). 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.

What is the demographic breakdown of Northcliff Colony?

Northcliff Colony has 3,255 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (62.5%), Hispanic / Latino (17.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (13.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Northcliff Colony

4 Green Street-Brenau Historic District 2 tracts · pop 6,511 1.5 Village at Deaton Creek 2 tracts · pop 7,600

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Gainesville

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Northcliff Colony.

4 Westgate 1 tracts · pop 4,424 4 Green Street-Brenau Historic District 2 tracts · pop 6,511 4.2 Pine Haven 1 tracts · pop 5,078 4.2 The Bluffs 1 tracts · pop 3,402 3.9 Lanier Northwest 1 tracts · pop 4,244 4.3 Springdale 1 tracts · pop 2,741

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