1 census tracts · pop 2,846 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.3/10
· range 6.3–6.3
Edgewood Forest is a black-white neighborhood in Columbus with 1 census tract and a population of 2,846 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.3/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 49% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 37% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,214/month sits 10% higher than the Columbus citywide average ($1,106).
Risk score
6.3
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Edgewood Forest vs ColumbusHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority82%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport15%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Edgewood Forest
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
24.6%Housing insecurity
18.0%Utility shutoff threat
31.7%Food insecurity
30.7%SNAP enrollment
17.8%No health insurance
38.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Edgewood Forest
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Edgewood Forest?
Edgewood Forest scores 6.3/10 (Elevated 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 Edgewood Forest compare to Columbus overall?
Edgewood Forest scores 3.6 points higher than Columbus overall (2.7/10). Renters spend 49% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $1,214 vs $1,106.
Q3
What is the average rent in Edgewood Forest?
Average gross rent in Edgewood Forest is $1,214/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 49% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Edgewood Forest residents are renters?
52% of Edgewood Forest households are renter-occupied (vs 49% in Columbus). The neighborhood has 2,846 residents.
Q5
Is Edgewood Forest a high social-vulnerability area?
Edgewood Forest 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 Edgewood Forest for landlords?
Edgewood Forest carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.3/10). 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 Columbus as a whole (2.7/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Edgewood Forest?
Edgewood Forest has 2,786 residents (Black-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (56.5%), White (non-Hispanic) (25.6%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (7.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
