1 census tracts · pop 1,531 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7/10
· range 7–7
Druid Heights is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Baltimore with 1 census tract and a population of 1,531 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 54% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 19% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,155/month sits 13% lower than the Baltimore citywide average ($1,331).
Risk score
7
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Druid Heights vs BaltimoreHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority90%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport59%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Druid Heights
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
27.7%Housing insecurity
19.1%Utility shutoff threat
32.5%Food insecurity
32.7%SNAP enrollment
10.6%No health insurance
36.5%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Druid Heights
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Druid Heights?
Druid Heights scores 7/10 (Elevated 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 Druid Heights compare to Baltimore overall?
Druid Heights scores 0.3 points higher than Baltimore overall (6.7/10). Renters spend 54% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,155 vs $1,331.
Q3
What is the average rent in Druid Heights?
Average gross rent in Druid Heights is $1,155/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 54% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Druid Heights residents are renters?
68% of Druid Heights households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Baltimore). The neighborhood has 1,531 residents.
Q5
Is Druid Heights a high social-vulnerability area?
Druid Heights sits in the 65th 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 Druid Heights for landlords?
Druid Heights carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7/10). 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 Baltimore as a whole (6.7/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Druid Heights?
Druid Heights has 1,951 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (86.6%), White (non-Hispanic) (9.4%), Hispanic / Latino (2.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
