Neighborhood · Edgewater, MD

South River Heights Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 4,385 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.1/10 · range 1.1–1.1

South River Heights is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Edgewater with 1 census tract and a population of 4,385 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. 57% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 9% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,579/month sits 28% lower than the Edgewater citywide average ($2,208).

Risk score

1.1

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

South River Heights vs Edgewater How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

56.5% +73%

Edgewater: 32.7%

Average gross rent

$1,579 -28%

Edgewater: $2,208

Average HH income

$165,625 +49%

Edgewater: $111,000

Poverty rate

2.1% -40%

Edgewater: 3.5%

Renter share

7.6% -54%

Edgewater: 16.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South River Heights and the region

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

Why South River Heights 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

57% of income on rent · Range 8.0–8.0 across tracts

8.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.2–5.2 across tracts

5.2

Tenant organizing strength

8% renter households · Range 3.6–3.6 across tracts

3.6

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.3–5.3 across tracts

5.3

Economic stress

2.1% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.0–3.0 across tracts

3.0

Risk score comparison

South River Heights vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in South River Heights

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
24003701101	1.1	4,385	57%	$1,579

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 11

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

Socioeconomic status 7%ile

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

Household characteristics 14%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 23%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 38%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South River Heights

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

5.9%Housing insecurity
3.8%Utility shutoff threat
6.3%Food insecurity
4.2%SNAP enrollment
4.6%No health insurance
24.3%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South River Heights

What is the eviction-risk score for South River Heights?

South River Heights 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 South River Heights compare to Edgewater overall?

South River Heights scores 4.7 points lower than Edgewater overall (5.8/10). Renters spend 57% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $1,579 vs $2,208.

What is the average rent in South River Heights?

Average gross rent in South River Heights is $1,579/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 57% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South River Heights residents are renters?

8% of South River Heights households are renter-occupied (vs 17% in Edgewater). The neighborhood has 4,385 residents.

Is South River Heights a high social-vulnerability area?

South River Heights sits in the 11th 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 South River Heights for landlords?

South River Heights 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 Edgewater as a whole (5.8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South River Heights?

South River Heights has 4,259 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (84.3%), Hispanic / Latino (5.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (4.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South River Heights

3.7 Bay View Heights 2 tracts · pop 4,155 2.4 Atlantis 2 tracts · pop 9,096 2 Watson's Glen 2 tracts · pop 12,184 1.5 Highmeadow Hills 2 tracts · pop 8,508 2 Turf Valley 3 tracts · pop 11,602 4 Rol Park Village 7 tracts · pop 16,801

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Edgewater

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South River Heights.

1.6 Pine Whiff Beach 1 tracts · pop 3,572 1.7 Oakbluff 1 tracts · pop 3,828

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