Neighborhood · Columbus, GA

Barin Eviction Risk: Lower

2 census tracts · pop 7,221 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.9/10 · range 3.7–4.1

Barin is a diverse neighborhood in Columbus with 2 census tracts and a population of 7,221 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.9/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 23% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 14% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,416/month sits 28% higher than the Columbus citywide average ($1,106).

Risk score

3.9

Lower

2 tracts · population-weighted

Barin vs Columbus How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

22.7% -25%

Columbus: 30.3%

Average gross rent

$1,416 +28%

Columbus: $1,106

Average HH income

$85,962 +52%

Columbus: $56,622

Poverty rate

5.1% -73%

Columbus: 18.8%

Renter share

46.3% -6%

Columbus: 49.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Barin and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 3.7–4.1

Why Barin scores 3.9

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 6.2–6.2 across tracts

6.2

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Rent control risk

23% of income on rent · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Tenant organizing strength

46% renter households · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 3.0–3.0 across tracts

3.0

Economic stress

5.1% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.6 across tracts

1.3

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 7.2–8.6 across tracts

7.8

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in Barin

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
13215010206	4.1	3,043	23%	$1,504
13215010209	3.7	4,178	23%	$1,352

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 29

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 9%ile

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

Household characteristics 58%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 60%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 43%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Barin

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

10.1%Housing insecurity
6.0%Utility shutoff threat
10.4%Food insecurity
6.8%SNAP enrollment
9.8%No health insurance
23.7%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Barin

What is the eviction-risk score for Barin?

Barin scores 3.9/10 (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.

How does Barin compare to Columbus overall?

Barin scores 1.2 points higher than Columbus overall (2.7/10). Renters spend 23% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $1,416 vs $1,106.

What is the average rent in Barin?

Average gross rent in Barin is $1,416/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 23% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Barin residents are renters?

46% of Barin households are renter-occupied (vs 49% in Columbus). The neighborhood has 7,221 residents.

Is Barin a high social-vulnerability area?

Barin sits in the 29th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

Which tracts in Barin have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in Barin is census tract 13215010206 (score 4.1/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.7 to 4.1, a spread of 0.4 points.

How safe is Barin for landlords?

Barin carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.9/10). 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 Columbus as a whole (2.7/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Barin?

Barin has 7,686 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (57.2%), Black (non-Hispanic) (18.6%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (10.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Barin

5.2 The Vinings 2 tracts · pop 8,454 5.6 East Highlands 2 tracts · pop 3,067 6.4 Martin Luther King JR Boulevard / Havenbrook Court 3 tracts · pop 3,408 6.7 Willett 2 tracts · pop 5,801 5.7 Benning Hills 2 tracts · pop 3,599

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Columbus

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Barin.

4.2 Hunters Court 1 tracts · pop 5,069 4.2 Fortson Terrace 1 tracts · pop 3,647 3.5 Hilton Heights 1 tracts · pop 2,756 3.4 Brookstone 1 tracts · pop 4,970 4.6 Fox Chapel 1 tracts · pop 2,088 4.6 Charter Oaks 1 tracts · pop 7,100

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