1 census tracts · pop 5,149 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.8/10
· range 3.8–3.8
West Auburn is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Auburn with 1 census tract and a population of 5,149 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.8/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 44% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 20% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,056/month sits 1% higher than the Auburn citywide average ($1,041).
Risk score
3.8
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
West Auburn vs AuburnHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority3%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport95%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in West Auburn
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
10.9%Housing insecurity
7.9%Utility shutoff threat
11.3%Food insecurity
14.0%SNAP enrollment
8.1%No health insurance
33.5%Any disability
Frequently asked
About West Auburn
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Auburn?
West Auburn scores 3.8/10 (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.
Q2
How does West Auburn compare to Auburn overall?
West Auburn scores 0.7 points lower than Auburn overall (4.5/10). Renters spend 44% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,056 vs $1,041.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Auburn?
Average gross rent in West Auburn eviction risk is $1,056/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 44% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Auburn residents are renters?
47% of West Auburn households are renter-occupied (vs 41% in Auburn). The neighborhood has 5,149 residents.
Q5
Is West Auburn a high social-vulnerability area?
West Auburn sits in the 59th 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
How safe is West Auburn for landlords?
West Auburn eviction risk carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.8/10). 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 Auburn as a whole (4.5/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of West Auburn?
West Auburn has 5,318 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (94.8%), Other / Multiracial (4.6%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (0.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
