1 census tracts · pop 3,670 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.2/10
· range 5.2–5.2
Frontera is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Sparks with 1 census tract and a population of 3,670 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. 48% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 33% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $2,184/month sits 27% higher than the Sparks citywide median ($1,716).
Risk score
5.2
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Frontera vs SparksHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority29%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport35%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Frontera
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
14.8%Housing insecurity
9.4%Utility shutoff threat
16.4%Food insecurity
13.5%SNAP enrollment
11.3%No health insurance
28.8%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Frontera
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Frontera?
Frontera scores 5.2/10 (Moderate 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 Frontera compare to Sparks overall?
Frontera scores 1.4 points higher than Sparks overall (3.8/10). Renters spend 48% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Median rent: $2,184 vs $1,716.
Q3
What is the average rent in Frontera?
Median gross rent in Frontera is $2,184/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 48% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Frontera residents are renters?
76% of Frontera households are renter-occupied (vs 40% in Sparks). The neighborhood has 3,670 residents.
Q5
Is Frontera a high social-vulnerability area?
Frontera sits in the 36th 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 Frontera for landlords?
Frontera carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.2/10). 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 Sparks as a whole (3.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Frontera?
Frontera has 4,103 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (76%), Hispanic / Latino (12.7%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.