Neighborhood · Columbus, GA

Northstar Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 5,907 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.5/10 · range 5.5–5.5

Northstar is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Columbus with 1 census tract and a population of 5,907 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 85% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 60% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,221/month sits 10% higher than the Columbus citywide average ($1,106).

Risk score

5.5

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

Northstar vs Columbus How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

85.0% +181%

Columbus: 30.3%

Average gross rent

$1,221 +10%

Columbus: $1,106

Average HH income

$44,112 -22%

Columbus: $56,622

Poverty rate

16.6% -12%

Columbus: 18.8%

Renter share

26.8% -45%

Columbus: 49.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Northstar and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 5.5–5.5

Why Northstar scores 5.5

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

85% 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

27% 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

16.6% below poverty line · Range 4.1–4.1 across tracts

4.1

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Northstar

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
13215010702	5.5	5,907	85%	$1,221

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 61

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

Socioeconomic status 59%ile

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

Household characteristics 78%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 93%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 26%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Northstar

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

21.6%Housing insecurity
15.0%Utility shutoff threat
26.2%Food insecurity
23.5%SNAP enrollment
13.2%No health insurance
34.6%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Northstar

What is the eviction-risk score for Northstar?

Northstar scores 5.5/10 (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 Northstar compare to Columbus overall?

Northstar scores 2.8 points higher than Columbus overall (2.7/10). Renters spend 85% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $1,221 vs $1,106.

What is the average rent in Northstar?

Average gross rent in Northstar is $1,221/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 85% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Northstar residents are renters?

27% of Northstar households are renter-occupied (vs 49% in Columbus). The neighborhood has 5,907 residents.

Is Northstar a high social-vulnerability area?

Northstar sits in the 61st percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is Northstar for landlords?

Northstar carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.5/10). 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 Northstar?

Northstar has 5,386 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (78.5%), Other / Multiracial (9.9%), White (non-Hispanic) (7.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Northstar

6.7 Willett 2 tracts · pop 5,801 5.7 Benning Hills 2 tracts · pop 3,599 6.4 Martin Luther King JR Boulevard / Havenbrook Court 3 tracts · pop 3,408 5.6 East Highlands 2 tracts · pop 3,067 5.2 The Vinings 2 tracts · pop 8,454 3.9 Barin 2 tracts · pop 7,221

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Columbus

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Northstar.

5.5 Wynnton Grove 1 tracts · pop 3,273 5.5 Parkwood 1 tracts · pop 6,643 5.5 East Highlands 2 tracts · pop 3,067 5.6 Clubview Heights 1 tracts · pop 2,570 5.4 Benning Hills 2 tracts · pop 3,599 5.7 Smith Residential Historic District 1 tracts · pop 1,775

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