1 census tracts · pop 2,971 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.1/10
· range 6.1–6.1
River Arts District is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Asheville with 1 census tract and a population of 2,971 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. 47% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 10% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $388/month sits 72% lower than the Asheville citywide average ($1,402).
Risk score
6.1
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
River Arts District vs AshevilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority66%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport99%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in River Arts District
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
3,549Total filings (sum)
36.77%Avg annual filing rate
44.7%Peak year (2007)
25.88%Latest filed (2013)
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in River Arts District
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
19.3%Housing insecurity
15.4%Utility shutoff threat
27.3%Food insecurity
28.5%SNAP enrollment
13.1%No health insurance
39.9%Any disability
Frequently asked
About River Arts District
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for River Arts District?
River Arts District 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.
Q2
How does River Arts District compare to Asheville overall?
River Arts District scores 2.7 points higher than Asheville overall (3.4/10). Renters spend 47% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $388 vs $1,402.
Q3
What is the average rent in River Arts District?
Average gross rent in River Arts District is $388/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 47% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of River Arts District residents are renters?
68% of River Arts District households are renter-occupied (vs 48% in Asheville). The neighborhood has 2,971 residents.
Q5
Is River Arts District a high social-vulnerability area?
River Arts District sits in the 93rd 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.
Q6
How safe is River Arts District for landlords?
River Arts District 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 Asheville as a whole (3.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of River Arts District?
River Arts District has 2,787 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (62.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (33.5%), Other / Multiracial (2.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
