3 census tracts · pop 7,368 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.7/10
· range 3.1–5.9
Berkeley Hills is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Emporia with 3 census tracts and a population of 7,368 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.7/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 45% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 26% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $683/month sits 16% lower than the Emporia citywide average ($815).
Risk score
5.7
Moderate
3 tracts · population-weighted
Berkeley Hills vs EmporiaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority51%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport90%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Berkeley Hills
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
19.6%Housing insecurity
15.1%Utility shutoff threat
27.4%Food insecurity
18.9%SNAP enrollment
16.1%No health insurance
38.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Berkeley Hills
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Berkeley Hills?
Berkeley Hills scores 5.7/10 (Moderate tier) across 3 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 Berkeley Hills compare to Emporia overall?
Berkeley Hills scores 3.4 points higher than Emporia overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 45% of income on rent vs 26% citywide. Average rent: $683 vs $815.
Q3
What is the average rent in Berkeley Hills?
Average gross rent in Berkeley Hills is $683/month (pop-weighted across 3 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 45% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Berkeley Hills residents are renters?
73% of Berkeley Hills households are renter-occupied (vs 50% in Emporia). The neighborhood has 7,368 residents.
Q5
Is Berkeley Hills a high social-vulnerability area?
Berkeley Hills sits in the 71st 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.
Q6
Which tracts in Berkeley Hills have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Berkeley Hills is census tract 20111000101 (score 5.9/10). Across the 3 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.1 to 5.9, a spread of 2.8 points.
Q7
How safe is Berkeley Hills for landlords?
Berkeley Hills carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.7/10). Pop-weighted across 3 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Emporia as a whole (2.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of Berkeley Hills?
Berkeley Hills has 7,582 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (66%), Hispanic / Latino (24.5%), Other / Multiracial (4.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
