1 census tracts · pop 1,371 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.8/10
· range 6.8–6.8
Sunset Island is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Wilson with 1 census tract and a population of 1,371 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.8/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 33% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 15% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $679/month sits 12% lower than the Wilson citywide average ($768).
Risk score
6.8
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Sunset Island vs WilsonHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority25%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport41%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Sunset Island
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
11.2%Housing insecurity
7.6%Utility shutoff threat
13.2%Food insecurity
13.3%SNAP enrollment
5.2%No health insurance
30.1%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Sunset Island
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Sunset Island?
Sunset Island scores 6.8/10 (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.
Q2
How does Sunset Island compare to Wilson overall?
Sunset Island scores 1.2 points lower than Wilson overall (8/10). Renters spend 33% of income on rent vs 28% citywide. Average rent: $679 vs $768.
Q3
What is the average rent in Sunset Island?
Average gross rent in Sunset Island is $679/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 33% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Sunset Island residents are renters?
16% of Sunset Island households are renter-occupied (vs 18% in Wilson). The neighborhood has 1,371 residents.
Q5
Is Sunset Island a high social-vulnerability area?
Sunset Island sits in the 44th 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 Sunset Island for landlords?
Sunset Island carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.8/10). 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 Wilson as a whole (8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Sunset Island?
Sunset Island has 1,385 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Other / Multiracial (12.9%), Hispanic / Latino (2.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
