1 census tracts · pop 3,769 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.1/10
· range 5.1–5.1
Forresthill Estates is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Valdosta with 1 census tract and a population of 3,769 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.1/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 42% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 29% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $731/month sits 31% lower than the Valdosta citywide average ($1,054).
Risk score
5.1
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Forresthill Estates vs ValdostaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority89%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport62%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Forresthill Estates
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
23.0%Housing insecurity
14.8%Utility shutoff threat
27.6%Food insecurity
23.6%SNAP enrollment
15.8%No health insurance
37.2%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Forresthill Estates
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Forresthill Estates?
Forresthill Estates scores 5.1/10 (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.
Q2
How does Forresthill Estates compare to Valdosta overall?
Forresthill Estates scores 2.3 points higher than Valdosta overall (2.8/10). Renters spend 42% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $731 vs $1,054.
Q3
What is the average rent in Forresthill Estates?
Average gross rent in Forresthill Estates is $731/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 42% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Forresthill Estates residents are renters?
48% of Forresthill Estates households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Valdosta). The neighborhood has 3,769 residents.
Q5
Is Forresthill Estates a high social-vulnerability area?
Forresthill Estates sits in the 89th 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 Forresthill Estates for landlords?
Forresthill Estates carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.1/10). 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 Valdosta as a whole (2.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Forresthill Estates?
Forresthill Estates has 3,516 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (83.6%), White (non-Hispanic) (13%), Hispanic / Latino (2.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
