Neighborhood · Detroit, MI

South of Six Eviction Risk: Moderate

2 census tracts · pop 5,127 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.1/10 · range 4.9–5.3

South of Six is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Detroit with 2 census tracts and a population of 5,127 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.1/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 77% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 38% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,040/month sits 3% lower than the Detroit citywide average ($1,074).

Risk score

5.1

Moderate

2 tracts · population-weighted

South of Six vs Detroit How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

77.3% +115%

Detroit: 35.9%

Average gross rent

$1,040 -3%

Detroit: $1,074

Average HH income

$41,784 +6%

Detroit: $39,575

Poverty rate

21.5% -32%

Detroit: 31.5%

Renter share

39.2% -21%

Detroit: 49.7%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South of Six and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 4.9–5.3

Why South of Six scores 5.1

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 3.3–7.5 across tracts

5.3

Rent control risk

77% of income on rent · Range 2.0–3.3 across tracts

2.7

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.0–6.0 across tracts

5.5

Tenant organizing strength

39% renter households · Range 4.0–6.5 across tracts

5.2

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.0–6.0 across tracts

5.5

Economic stress

21.5% below poverty line · Range 3.0–7.5 across tracts

5.4

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.2–3.8 across tracts

2.6

Risk score comparison

South of Six vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in South of Six

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
26163554500	5.3	2,678	82%	$1,210
26163544300	4.9	2,449	73%	$855

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 69

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

Socioeconomic status 71%ile

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

Household characteristics 49%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 80%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 56%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South of Six

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

25.5%Housing insecurity
20.5%Utility shutoff threat
32.1%Food insecurity
34.2%SNAP enrollment
8.8%No health insurance
36.7%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South of Six

What is the eviction-risk score for South of Six?

South of Six scores 5.1/10 (Moderate 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 South of Six compare to Detroit overall?

South of Six scores 0.7 points higher than Detroit overall (4.4/10). Renters spend 77% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $1,040 vs $1,074.

What is the average rent in South of Six?

Average gross rent in South of Six is $1,040/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 77% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South of Six residents are renters?

39% of South of Six households are renter-occupied (vs 50% in Detroit). The neighborhood has 5,127 residents.

Is South of Six a high social-vulnerability area?

South of Six sits in the 69th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

Which tracts in South of Six have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in South of Six is census tract 26163554500 (score 5.3/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.9 to 5.3, a spread of 0.4 points.

How safe is South of Six for landlords?

South of Six carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.1/10). 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 Detroit as a whole (4.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South of Six?

South of Six has 5,468 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (71.3%), White (non-Hispanic) (22.3%), Other / Multiracial (3.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South of Six

5.9 Miller Grove 3 tracts · pop 5,717 3.8 The Eye 3 tracts · pop 10,969 4.5 Castle Rouge 8 tracts · pop 20,248 6.2 Old Redford 2 tracts · pop 4,766 5.3 Five Points 4 tracts · pop 11,659 5.9 Evergreen Lahser 7/8 3 tracts · pop 11,449

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Detroit

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South of Six.

5.1 Bagley 2 tracts · pop 11,252 5.1 Five Points 4 tracts · pop 11,659 5 Oak Grove 2 tracts · pop 6,165 5.2 Winship 3 tracts · pop 8,306 4.9 Islandview 1 tracts · pop 893 4.9 Rivertown 2 tracts · pop 4,146

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