Neighborhood · Waldorf, MD

Springhaven Eviction Risk: Lower

2 census tracts · pop 11,485 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.6/10 · range 1.4–1.7

Springhaven is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Waldorf with 2 census tracts and a population of 11,485 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 1.6/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 16% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 7% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,305/month sits 16% higher than the Waldorf citywide average ($1,995).

Risk score

1.6

Lower

2 tracts · population-weighted

Springhaven vs Waldorf How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

16.2% -44%

Waldorf: 29.1%

Average gross rent

$2,305 +16%

Waldorf: $1,995

Average HH income

$149,140 +29%

Waldorf: $115,453

Poverty rate

3.9% -44%

Waldorf: 7.0%

Renter share

8.3% -67%

Waldorf: 25.1%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Springhaven and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 1.4–1.7

Why Springhaven scores 1.6

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 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 7.3–7.3 across tracts

7.3

Rent control risk

16% of income on rent · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Tenant organizing strength

8% renter households · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.9–4.9 across tracts

4.9

Economic stress

3.9% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.6 across tracts

1.3

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.9–5.1 across tracts

5.0

Risk score comparison

Springhaven vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in Springhaven

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
24017850708	1.7	5,764	14%	$2,330
24017850706	1.4	5,721	19%	$2,280

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 12

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 27%ile

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

Household characteristics 16%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 87%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 Springhaven

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

15.2%Housing insecurity
9.9%Utility shutoff threat
16.4%Food insecurity
12.0%SNAP enrollment
6.8%No health insurance
24.0%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Springhaven

What is the eviction-risk score for Springhaven?

Springhaven scores 1.6/10 (Lower tier) across 2 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 Springhaven compare to Waldorf overall?

Springhaven scores 4.6 points lower than Waldorf overall (6.2/10). Renters spend 16% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $2,305 vs $1,995.

What is the average rent in Springhaven?

Average gross rent in Springhaven is $2,305/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 16% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Springhaven residents are renters?

8% of Springhaven households are renter-occupied (vs 25% in Waldorf). The neighborhood has 11,485 residents.

Is Springhaven a high social-vulnerability area?

Springhaven sits in the 12th 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.

Which tracts in Springhaven have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in Springhaven is census tract 24017850708 (score 1.7/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 1.4 to 1.7, a spread of 0.3 points.

How safe is Springhaven for landlords?

Springhaven carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (1.6/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Waldorf as a whole (6.2/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Springhaven?

Springhaven has 11,554 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (62%), White (non-Hispanic) (14.2%), Hispanic / Latino (10.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Springhaven

2.7 Carrington 4 tracts · pop 20,280

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Waldorf

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Springhaven.

1.8 Forest Park 1 tracts · pop 3,615 2.1 Holly Station 1 tracts · pop 7,090 2.1 Ballentrae 1 tracts · pop 5,253 2.1 Pinefield 1 tracts · pop 4,742 2.3 Bellewood 1 tracts · pop 6,028 2.4 Billingsley Park 1 tracts · pop 6,370

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