Neighborhood · Baltimore, MD

North Roland Park/Poplar Hill Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 2,951 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.4/10 · range 4.4–4.4

North Roland Park/Poplar Hill is a diverse neighborhood in Baltimore with 1 census tract and a population of 2,951 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 43% 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 $1,800/month sits 35% higher than the Baltimore citywide average ($1,331).

Risk score

4.4

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

North Roland Park/Poplar Hill vs Baltimore How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

42.6% +33%

Baltimore: 32.0%

Average gross rent

$1,800 +35%

Baltimore: $1,331

Average HH income

$141,250 +137%

Baltimore: $59,623

Poverty rate

4.8% -76%

Baltimore: 20.1%

Renter share

35.4% -33%

Baltimore: 52.5%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across North Roland Park/Poplar Hill and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 4.4–4.4

Why North Roland Park/Poplar Hill scores 4.4

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 8.8–8.8 across tracts

8.8

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Rent control risk

43% of income on rent · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Tenant organizing strength

35% renter households · Range 6.5–6.5 across tracts

6.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Economic stress

4.8% below poverty line · Range 1.2–1.2 across tracts

1.2

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.2–4.2 across tracts

4.2

Risk score comparison

North Roland Park/Poplar Hill vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in North Roland Park/Poplar Hill

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
24510271300	4.4	2,951	43%	$1,800

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 34

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

Socioeconomic status 10%ile

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

Household characteristics 42%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 55%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 70%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Roland Park/Poplar Hill

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

6.8%Housing insecurity
4.2%Utility shutoff threat
7.0%Food insecurity
5.3%SNAP enrollment
4.5%No health insurance
23.4%Any disability

Frequently asked

About North Roland Park/Poplar Hill

What is the eviction-risk score for North Roland Park/Poplar Hill?

North Roland Park/Poplar Hill scores 4.4/10 (Moderate 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 North Roland Park/Poplar Hill compare to Baltimore overall?

North Roland Park/Poplar Hill scores 2.3 points lower than Baltimore overall (6.7/10). Renters spend 43% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,800 vs $1,331.

What is the average rent in North Roland Park/Poplar Hill?

Average gross rent in North Roland Park/Poplar Hill is $1,800/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 43% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of North Roland Park/Poplar Hill residents are renters?

35% of North Roland Park/Poplar Hill households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Baltimore). The neighborhood has 2,951 residents.

Is North Roland Park/Poplar Hill a high social-vulnerability area?

North Roland Park/Poplar Hill sits in the 34th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is North Roland Park/Poplar Hill for landlords?

North Roland Park/Poplar Hill carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.4/10). 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 lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of North Roland Park/Poplar Hill?

North Roland Park/Poplar Hill has 2,985 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (56.8%), Hispanic / Latino (16.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (11.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near North Roland Park/Poplar Hill

5.4 Hampden 2 tracts · pop 5,304 5.6 Cheswolde 2 tracts · pop 10,453 6.6 Reisterstown Station 2 tracts · pop 6,867 7.2 Better Waverly 2 tracts · pop 2,573 7 Reservoir Hill 2 tracts · pop 5,440 5.8 Mayfield 2 tracts · pop 7,195

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Baltimore

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to North Roland Park/Poplar Hill.

4.4 Penn-Fallsway 1 tracts · pop 1,999 4.5 Brewers Hill 2 tracts · pop 5,795 4.5 Federal Hill 1 tracts · pop 1,975 4.5 Baltimore Peninsula 1 tracts · pop 2,645 4.3 Canton 2 tracts · pop 5,716 4.3 Riverside 1 tracts · pop 2,596

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