Neighborhood · Columbus, IN

North Columbus Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 4,286 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3/10 · range 3–3

North Columbus is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Columbus with 1 census tract and a population of 4,286 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 48% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 6% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,246/month sits 8% higher than the Columbus citywide average ($1,157).

Risk score

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

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

% of income on rent

47.7% +77%

Columbus: 27.0%

Average gross rent

$1,246 +8%

Columbus: $1,157

Average HH income

$77,750 +1%

Columbus: $76,856

Poverty rate

5.8% -55%

Columbus: 12.9%

Renter share

29.5% -25%

Columbus: 39.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across North Columbus and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 3–3

Why North Columbus scores 3

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 3.7–3.7 across tracts

3.7

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 4.3–4.3 across tracts

4.3

Rent control risk

48% of income on rent · Range 4.8–4.8 across tracts

4.8

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Tenant organizing strength

30% renter households · Range 8.0–8.0 across tracts

8.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Economic stress

5.8% below poverty line · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.8–4.8 across tracts

4.8

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in North Columbus

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
18005010200	3	4,286	48%	$1,246

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 31

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

Socioeconomic status 47%ile

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

Household characteristics 30%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 8%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 North Columbus

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

9.4%Housing insecurity
6.9%Utility shutoff threat
12.3%Food insecurity
7.0%SNAP enrollment
8.0%No health insurance
29.2%Any disability

Frequently asked

About North Columbus

What is the eviction-risk score for North Columbus?

North Columbus scores 3/10 (Lower 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 Columbus compare to Columbus overall?

North Columbus scores 0.7 points higher than Columbus overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 48% of income on rent vs 27% citywide. Average rent: $1,246 vs $1,157.

What is the average rent in North Columbus?

Average gross rent in North Columbus eviction risk is $1,246/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 48% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of North Columbus residents are renters?

30% of North Columbus households are renter-occupied (vs 39% in Columbus). The neighborhood has 4,286 residents.

Is North Columbus a high social-vulnerability area?

North Columbus sits in the 31st 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.

How safe is North Columbus for landlords?

North Columbus eviction risk carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (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 (2.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of North Columbus?

North Columbus has 4,232 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (88.9%), Hispanic / Latino (5.6%), Other / Multiracial (2.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near North Columbus

4.4 East Columbus 3 tracts · pop 13,375 2.5 Flat Rock Park 2 tracts · pop 9,683 4 Everroad Park 2 tracts · pop 10,143

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Columbus

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

2.6 Flat Rock Park 2 tracts · pop 9,683 3.9 Everroad Park 2 tracts · pop 10,143 4.5 East Columbus 3 tracts · pop 13,375

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