1 census tracts · pop 6,441 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.4/10
· range 1.4–1.4
High Ridge is a black-white neighborhood in North Laurel with 1 census tract and a population of 6,441 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 1.4/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 32% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 16% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,820/month sits 10% lower than the North Laurel citywide average ($2,031).
Risk score
1.4
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
High Ridge vs North LaurelHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority77%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport14%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in High Ridge
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
12.9%Housing insecurity
7.5%Utility shutoff threat
13.6%Food insecurity
9.4%SNAP enrollment
8.3%No health insurance
21.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About High Ridge
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for High Ridge?
High Ridge scores 1.4/10 (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 High Ridge compare to North Laurel overall?
High Ridge scores 4.5 points lower than North Laurel overall (5.9/10). Renters spend 32% of income on rent vs 26% citywide. Average rent: $1,820 vs $2,031.
Q3
What is the average rent in High Ridge?
Average gross rent in High Ridge is $1,820/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 32% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of High Ridge residents are renters?
20% of High Ridge households are renter-occupied (vs 38% in North Laurel). The neighborhood has 6,441 residents.
Q5
Is High Ridge a high social-vulnerability area?
High Ridge 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.
Q6
How safe is High Ridge for landlords?
High Ridge carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (1.4/10). 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 North Laurel as a whole (5.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of High Ridge?
High Ridge has 6,772 residents (Black-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (29.7%), White (non-Hispanic) (26.3%), Hispanic / Latino (19.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
