1 census tracts · pop 5,812 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.9/10
· range 2.9–2.9
Brinkleigh is a white-asian neighborhood in Ellicott City with 1 census tract and a population of 5,812 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.9/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 55% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 33% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,820/month sits 12% lower than the Ellicott City citywide average ($2,061).
Risk score
2.9
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
Brinkleigh vs Ellicott CityHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority60%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport31%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Brinkleigh
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
6.9%Housing insecurity
4.3%Utility shutoff threat
7.9%Food insecurity
5.1%SNAP enrollment
4.7%No health insurance
20.3%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Brinkleigh
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Brinkleigh?
Brinkleigh scores 2.9/10 (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.
Q2
How does Brinkleigh compare to Ellicott City overall?
Brinkleigh scores 3.3 points lower than Ellicott City overall (6.2/10). Renters spend 55% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,820 vs $2,061.
Q3
What is the average rent in Brinkleigh?
Average gross rent in Brinkleigh is $1,820/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 55% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Brinkleigh residents are renters?
24% of Brinkleigh households are renter-occupied (vs 28% in Ellicott City). The neighborhood has 5,812 residents.
Q5
Is Brinkleigh a high social-vulnerability area?
Brinkleigh sits in the 32nd 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.
Q6
How safe is Brinkleigh for landlords?
Brinkleigh carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.9/10). 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 Ellicott City as a whole (6.2/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Brinkleigh?
Brinkleigh has 5,701 residents (White-Asian Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (55.9%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (29.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (6.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
