Neighborhood · Columbus, GA

North Highlands Eviction Risk: Elevated

1 census tracts · pop 2,400 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.4/10 · range 6.4–6.4

North Highlands is a white-black neighborhood in Columbus with 1 census tract and a population of 2,400 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.4/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 31% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 17% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $880/month sits 20% lower than the Columbus citywide average ($1,106).

Risk score

6.4

Elevated

1 tracts · population-weighted

North Highlands vs Columbus How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

30.5% +1%

Columbus: 30.3%

Average gross rent

$880 -20%

Columbus: $1,106

Average HH income

$42,188 -25%

Columbus: $56,622

Poverty rate

38.9% +106%

Columbus: 18.8%

Renter share

71.5% +45%

Columbus: 49.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across North Highlands and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 6.4–6.4

Why North Highlands scores 6.4

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

31% 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

72% 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

38.9% below poverty line · Range 9.7–9.7 across tracts

9.7

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.9–2.9 across tracts

2.9

Risk score comparison

North Highlands vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in North Highlands

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
13215011400	6.4	2,400	31%	$880

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 93

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

Socioeconomic status 98%ile

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

Household characteristics 82%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 66%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 78%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Highlands

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

26.2%Housing insecurity
18.5%Utility shutoff threat
35.5%Food insecurity
34.4%SNAP enrollment
22.9%No health insurance
43.1%Any disability

Frequently asked

About North Highlands

What is the eviction-risk score for North Highlands?

North Highlands scores 6.4/10 (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.

How does North Highlands compare to Columbus overall?

North Highlands scores 3.7 points higher than Columbus overall (2.7/10). Renters spend 31% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $880 vs $1,106.

What is the average rent in North Highlands?

Average gross rent in North Highlands is $880/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 31% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of North Highlands residents are renters?

72% of North Highlands households are renter-occupied (vs 49% in Columbus). The neighborhood has 2,400 residents.

Is North Highlands a high social-vulnerability area?

North Highlands sits in the 93rd 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 North Highlands for landlords?

North Highlands carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.4/10). 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.

What is the demographic breakdown of North Highlands?

North Highlands has 2,494 residents (White-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (42.2%), Black (non-Hispanic) (38.1%), Hispanic / Latino (14.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near North Highlands

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 3.9 Barin 2 tracts · pop 7,221 5.2 The Vinings 2 tracts · pop 8,454 5.7 Benning Hills 2 tracts · pop 3,599

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Columbus

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to North Highlands.

6.4 Martin Luther King JR Boulevard / Havenbrook Court 3 tracts · pop 3,408 6.5 Holly Hills 1 tracts · pop 2,729 6.5 Mount Vernon 1 tracts · pop 2,855 6.3 Rose Hill Heights 1 tracts · pop 2,535 6.3 Esquiline Heights 1 tracts · pop 2,129 6.3 Edgewood Forest 1 tracts · pop 2,846

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