Neighborhood · Arnold, MD

Lark Hill Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 2,477 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.1/10 · range 1.1–1.1

Lark Hill is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Arnold with 1 census tract and a population of 2,477 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 1.1/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 59% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 29% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,391/month sits 36% lower than the Arnold citywide average ($2,158).

Risk score

1.1

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

Lark Hill vs Arnold How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

59.4% +105%

Arnold: 29.0%

Average gross rent

$1,391 -36%

Arnold: $2,158

Average HH income

$203,462 +48%

Arnold: $137,799

Poverty rate

1.7% -44%

Arnold: 3.0%

Renter share

7.6% -44%

Arnold: 13.5%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Lark Hill and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 1.1–1.1

Why Lark Hill scores 1.1

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

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.2–6.2 across tracts

6.2

Rent control risk

59% of income on rent · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.6–5.6 across tracts

5.6

Tenant organizing strength

8% renter households · Range 3.6–3.6 across tracts

3.6

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.2–4.2 across tracts

4.2

Economic stress

1.7% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.1–2.1 across tracts

2.1

Risk score comparison

Lark Hill vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Lark Hill

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
24003730800	1.1	2,477	59%	$1,391

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 4

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

Socioeconomic status 4%ile

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

Household characteristics 33%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 30%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 4%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Lark Hill

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

4.9%Housing insecurity
3.3%Utility shutoff threat
5.3%Food insecurity
3.4%SNAP enrollment
3.7%No health insurance
21.9%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Lark Hill

What is the eviction-risk score for Lark Hill?

Lark Hill scores 1.1/10 (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 Lark Hill compare to Arnold overall?

Lark Hill scores 4.8 points lower than Arnold overall (5.9/10). Renters spend 59% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,391 vs $2,158.

What is the average rent in Lark Hill?

Average gross rent in Lark Hill is $1,391/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 59% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Lark Hill residents are renters?

8% of Lark Hill households are renter-occupied (vs 14% in Arnold). The neighborhood has 2,477 residents.

Is Lark Hill a high social-vulnerability area?

Lark Hill sits in the 4th 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.

How safe is Lark Hill for landlords?

Lark Hill carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (1.1/10). 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 Arnold as a whole (5.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Lark Hill?

Lark Hill has 2,449 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (80.7%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (11.1%), Hispanic / Latino (3.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Lark Hill

2.4 Atlantis 2 tracts · pop 9,096 3.7 Bay View Heights 2 tracts · pop 4,155 2 Turf Valley 3 tracts · pop 11,602 2 Watson's Glen 2 tracts · pop 12,184 1.9 Aspen Park 2 tracts · pop 8,907 3.6 Tydings 2 tracts · pop 6,747

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Arnold

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Lark Hill.

1.1 Henekes Corner 1 tracts · pop 5,750 1.1 Tanglewood 1 tracts · pop 5,584 1.1 Arundel Beach 1 tracts · pop 3,259 1.3 Dorado Village 1 tracts · pop 3,466 1.4 Oakmont 1 tracts · pop 4,559

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