2 census tracts · pop 3,619 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.2/10
· range 5.1–5.4
Westover is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Hattiesburg with 2 census tracts and a population of 3,619 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.2/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 56% 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 $1,236/month sits 23% higher than the Hattiesburg citywide average ($1,005).
Risk score
5.2
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
Westover vs HattiesburgHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Westover scores 5.2/10 (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.
Q2
How does Westover compare to Hattiesburg overall?
Westover scores 2.4 points higher than Hattiesburg overall (2.8/10). Renters spend 56% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,236 vs $1,005.
Q3
What is the average rent in Westover?
Average gross rent in Westover is $1,236/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 56% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Westover residents are renters?
75% of Westover households are renter-occupied (vs 63% in Hattiesburg). The neighborhood has 3,619 residents.
Q5
Which tracts in Westover have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Westover is census tract 28073020307 (score 5.4/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.1 to 5.4, a spread of 0.3 points.
Q6
How safe is Westover for landlords?
Westover carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.2/10). 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 Hattiesburg as a whole (2.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Westover?
Westover has 3,607 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (60.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (31.8%), Other / Multiracial (6.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
