Neighborhood · Gaithersburg, MD

West Riding Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 3,242 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.2/10 · range 3.2–3.2

West Riding is a diverse neighborhood in Gaithersburg with 1 census tract and a population of 3,242 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.2/10 (Lower 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 40% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,732/month sits 33% higher than the Gaithersburg citywide average ($2,058).

Risk score

3.2

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

West Riding vs Gaithersburg How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

52.6% +78%

Gaithersburg: 29.5%

Average gross rent

$2,732 +33%

Gaithersburg: $2,058

Average HH income

$160,789 +50%

Gaithersburg: $107,496

Poverty rate

8.9% +1%

Gaithersburg: 8.8%

Renter share

11.0% -78%

Gaithersburg: 49.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across West Riding and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 3.2–3.2

Why West Riding scores 3.2

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 8.0–8.0 across tracts

8.0

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 8.2–8.2 across tracts

8.2

Rent control risk

53% of income on rent · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Eviction process difficulty

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

5.8

Tenant organizing strength

11% renter households · Range 9.0–9.0 across tracts

9.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.9–5.9 across tracts

5.9

Economic stress

8.9% below poverty line · Range 2.2–2.2 across tracts

2.2

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 6.8–6.8 across tracts

6.8

Risk score comparison

West Riding vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in West Riding

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
24031700823	3.2	3,242	53%	$2,732

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 31

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

Socioeconomic status 32%ile

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

Household characteristics 46%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 66%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 20%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in West Riding

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

8.9%Housing insecurity
5.1%Utility shutoff threat
10.0%Food insecurity
6.3%SNAP enrollment
6.9%No health insurance
20.7%Any disability

Frequently asked

About West Riding

What is the eviction-risk score for West Riding?

West Riding scores 3.2/10 (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.

How does West Riding compare to Gaithersburg overall?

West Riding scores 3.1 points lower than Gaithersburg overall (6.3/10). Renters spend 53% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $2,732 vs $2,058.

What is the average rent in West Riding?

Average gross rent in West Riding is $2,732/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 53% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of West Riding residents are renters?

11% of West Riding households are renter-occupied (vs 49% in Gaithersburg). The neighborhood has 3,242 residents.

Is West Riding a high social-vulnerability area?

West Riding sits in the 31st 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 West Riding for landlords?

West Riding carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.2/10). 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 Gaithersburg as a whole (6.3/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of West Riding?

West Riding has 3,243 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (46.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (19%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (15.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near West Riding

3.2 Park Summit 2 tracts · pop 10,277 4.2 Metropolitan Grove 4 tracts · pop 17,069 4.2 Rosemont 3 tracts · pop 12,958 3.2 Germantown Park 2 tracts · pop 14,592 4.2 Quail Valley 4 tracts · pop 17,819 4.5 Oakmont Manor 2 tracts · pop 7,627

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Gaithersburg

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to West Riding.

3.3 Park Summit 2 tracts · pop 10,277 3.5 Mission Hills 1 tracts · pop 1,511 2.9 The Chase at Quince Orchard 1 tracts · pop 2,728 2.8 Amberfield 1 tracts · pop 2,127 2.8 Quince Orchard Valley 1 tracts · pop 1,942 2.7 Lakelands Ridge 1 tracts · pop 6,089

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