1 census tracts · pop 3,210 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.1/10
· range 5.1–5.1
West Denton is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Denton with 1 census tract and a population of 3,210 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.1/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 53% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 13% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $989/month sits 5% lower than the Denton citywide average ($1,043).
Risk score
5.1
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
West Denton vs DentonHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
% of income on rent
53.3%+74%
Denton: 30.6%
Average gross rent
$989-5%
Denton: $1,043
Average HH income
$60,429-5%
Denton: $63,769
Poverty rate
14.4%+35%
Denton: 10.7%
Renter share
48.1%-7%
Denton: 52.0%
Geographic context
Risk heat across West Denton and the region
Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 5.1–5.1
Why West Denton scores 5.1
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 3.4–3.4 across tracts
3.4
Local political climate
Parent city governance · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts
4.0
Rent control risk
53% of income on rent · Range 8.4–8.4 across tracts
8.4
Eviction process difficulty
State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.1–5.1 across tracts
5.1
Tenant organizing strength
48% renter households · Range 8.7–8.7 across tracts
8.7
Housing court bias
County bench composition · Range 6.9–6.9 across tracts
6.9
Economic stress
14.4% below poverty line · Range 3.6–3.6 across tracts
3.6
Supply constraint
Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.6–2.6 across tracts
2.6
Risk score comparison
West Denton vs. parent city, state, U.S.
Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).
Census tracts
1 tracts in West Denton
Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority53%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport91%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in West Denton
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
19.5%Housing insecurity
13.7%Utility shutoff threat
26.3%Food insecurity
26.1%SNAP enrollment
12.5%No health insurance
38.1%Any disability
Frequently asked
About West Denton
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Denton?
West Denton scores 5.1/10 (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.
Q2
How does West Denton compare to Denton overall?
West Denton scores 0.7 points lower than Denton overall (5.8/10). Renters spend 53% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $989 vs $1,043.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Denton?
Average gross rent in West Denton is $989/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 53% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Denton residents are renters?
48% of West Denton households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Denton). The neighborhood has 3,210 residents.
Q5
Is West Denton a high social-vulnerability area?
West Denton sits in the 89th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly 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 Denton for landlords?
West Denton carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.1/10). 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 Denton as a whole (5.8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of West Denton?
West Denton has 3,400 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (67.2%), Black (non-Hispanic) (27.3%), Hispanic / Latino (3.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
