Neighborhood · Detroit, MI

North Corktown Eviction Risk: Elevated

1 census tracts · pop 1,133 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.1/10 · range 6.1–6.1

North Corktown is a black-white neighborhood in Detroit with 1 census tract and a population of 1,133 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.1/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 62% 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 $856/month sits 20% lower than the Detroit citywide average ($1,074).

Risk score

6.1

Elevated

1 tracts · population-weighted

North Corktown vs Detroit How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

61.6% +72%

Detroit: 35.9%

Average gross rent

$856 -20%

Detroit: $1,074

Average HH income

$30,216 -24%

Detroit: $39,575

Poverty rate

53.2% +69%

Detroit: 31.5%

Renter share

66.0% +33%

Detroit: 49.7%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across North Corktown and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 6.1–6.1

Why North Corktown scores 6.1

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 3.3–3.3 across tracts

3.3

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 6.9–6.9 across tracts

6.9

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 7.5–7.5 across tracts

7.5

Rent control risk

62% of income on rent · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Tenant organizing strength

66% renter households · Range 6.5–6.5 across tracts

6.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Economic stress

53.2% below poverty line · Range 10.0–10.0 across tracts

10.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.2–1.2 across tracts

1.2

Risk score comparison

North Corktown vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in North Corktown

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
26163521500	6.1	1,133	62%	$856

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 80

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

Socioeconomic status 89%ile

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

Household characteristics 47%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 80%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 63%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Corktown

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

32.5%Housing insecurity
28.6%Utility shutoff threat
43.0%Food insecurity
48.8%SNAP enrollment
10.9%No health insurance
41.9%Any disability

Frequently asked

About North Corktown

What is the eviction-risk score for North Corktown?

North Corktown scores 6.1/10 (Elevated 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 North Corktown compare to Detroit overall?

North Corktown scores 1.7 points higher than Detroit overall (4.4/10). Renters spend 62% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $856 vs $1,074.

What is the average rent in North Corktown?

Average gross rent in North Corktown is $856/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 62% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of North Corktown residents are renters?

66% of North Corktown households are renter-occupied (vs 50% in Detroit). The neighborhood has 1,133 residents.

Is North Corktown a high social-vulnerability area?

North Corktown sits in the 80th 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.

How safe is North Corktown for landlords?

North Corktown carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.1/10). 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 Detroit as a whole (4.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of North Corktown?

North Corktown has 1,157 residents (Black-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (59.7%), White (non-Hispanic) (27.1%), Hispanic / Latino (8.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near North Corktown

6.1 Chinatown 5 tracts · pop 10,465 6 Chadsey Condon 3 tracts · pop 5,873 5.3 Hubbard Richard 2 tracts · pop 1,791 5.8 Hubbard Farms 4 tracts · pop 9,560 5.4 Art District 3 tracts · pop 5,161 5.5 Henry Ford 3 tracts · pop 5,841

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Detroit

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to North Corktown.

6.1 Happy Homes 4 tracts · pop 5,195 6.1 Crary/St. Mary's 2 tracts · pop 8,315 6.1 Hubbell-Puritan 1 tracts · pop 3,447 6.1 Regent Park 3 tracts · pop 7,850 6.1 Pingree Park 3 tracts · pop 4,947 6.1 Martin Park 1 tracts · pop 3,825

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