Neighborhood · Elmhurst, IL

South Elmhurst Eviction Risk: Lower

7 census tracts · pop 30,702 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.3/10 · range 1.1–1.8

South Elmhurst is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Elmhurst with 7 census tracts and a population of 30,702 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 1.3/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 37% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 13% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,691/month sits 14% lower than the Elmhurst citywide average ($1,975).

Risk score

1.3

Lower

7 tracts · population-weighted

South Elmhurst vs Elmhurst How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

36.5% +26%

Elmhurst: 28.9%

Average gross rent

$1,691 -14%

Elmhurst: $1,975

Average HH income

$155,312 +7%

Elmhurst: $145,374

Poverty rate

4.4% +26%

Elmhurst: 3.5%

Renter share

20.8% +3%

Elmhurst: 20.1%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Elmhurst and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 7 tracts span score 1.1–1.8

Why South Elmhurst scores 1.3

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 5.2–5.2 across tracts

5.2

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.9–5.9 across tracts

5.9

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.3–6.3 across tracts

6.3

Rent control risk

37% of income on rent · Range 4.4–5.8 across tracts

5.6

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.3–5.3 across tracts

5.3

Tenant organizing strength

21% renter households · Range 4.7–6.0 across tracts

4.8

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 3.6–4.2 across tracts

4.1

Economic stress

4.4% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.8 across tracts

1.2

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.0–9.7 across tracts

5.1

Risk score comparison

South Elmhurst vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Variance across tracts

How uniformly does eviction risk play out in South Elmhurst?

Left: distribution of constituent tract scores. Right: every tract as a heat square. Click any square to drill in.

Score distribution

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Spread of 0.7 points from 1.1 to 1.8. Tracts are relatively uniform, so conditions feel similar throughout the neighborhood.

Tracts as heat grid

1.8 1.7 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1

Each square = one census tract. Color tracks the same green→red ramp as the chloropleth map above.

Census tracts

7 tracts in South Elmhurst

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
17043843800	1.8	3,381	15%	$1,857
17043843000	1.7	4,643	19%	$1,399
17043842800	1.2	4,658	49%	$473
17043844001	1.2	3,886	11%	$2,220
17043842900	1.1	5,922	47%	$2,044
17043843900	1.1	4,158	25%	$1,383
17043844002	1.1	4,054	81%	$2,580

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 15

Pop-weighted across 7 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 16%ile

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

Household characteristics 20%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 30%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 31%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Elmhurst

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

6.5%Housing insecurity
4.0%Utility shutoff threat
6.9%Food insecurity
5.3%SNAP enrollment
4.6%No health insurance
19.0%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South Elmhurst

What is the eviction-risk score for South Elmhurst?

South Elmhurst scores 1.3/10 (Lower tier) across 7 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 South Elmhurst compare to Elmhurst overall?

South Elmhurst scores 3.2 points lower than Elmhurst overall (4.5/10). Renters spend 37% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,691 vs $1,975.

What is the average rent in South Elmhurst?

Average gross rent in South Elmhurst eviction risk is $1,691/month (pop-weighted across 7 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 37% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Elmhurst residents are renters?

21% of South Elmhurst households are renter-occupied (vs 20% in Elmhurst). The neighborhood has 30,702 residents.

Is South Elmhurst a high social-vulnerability area?

South Elmhurst sits in the 15th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

Which tracts in South Elmhurst have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in South Elmhurst is census tract 17043843800 (score 1.8/10). Across the 7 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 1.1 to 1.8, a spread of 0.7 points.

How safe is South Elmhurst for landlords?

South Elmhurst eviction risk carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (1.3/10). Pop-weighted across 7 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Elmhurst as a whole (4.5/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Elmhurst?

South Elmhurst has 30,688 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (82.1%), Hispanic / Latino (8.6%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (4.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Elmhurst

1.4 Yorkfield 2 tracts · pop 8,985 2.1 South Addison 6 tracts · pop 24,573 1.4 York Center 3 tracts · pop 11,055 2.4 Churchville 5 tracts · pop 22,971 3.3 Utopia 2 tracts · pop 9,542 2.7 Highland Hills 4 tracts · pop 11,381

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Elmhurst

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Elmhurst.

1.4 Yorkfield 2 tracts · pop 8,985

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