Neighborhood · Charlotte, NC

South End Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 1,809 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.2/10 · range 3.2–3.2

South End is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Charlotte with 1 census tract and a population of 1,809 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.2/10 (Lower 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 14% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,802/month sits 12% higher than the Charlotte citywide average ($1,612).

Risk score

3.2

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

South End vs Charlotte How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

32.5% +9%

Charlotte: 29.9%

Average gross rent

$1,802 +12%

Charlotte: $1,612

Average HH income

$92,500 +18%

Charlotte: $78,438

Poverty rate

7.3% -38%

Charlotte: 11.7%

Renter share

89.0% +82%

Charlotte: 49.0%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South End and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 3.2–3.2

Why South End scores 3.2

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 2.3–2.3 across tracts

2.3

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 6.8–6.8 across tracts

6.8

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Rent control risk

33% of income on rent · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 3.5–3.5 across tracts

3.5

Tenant organizing strength

89% renter households · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 3.5–3.5 across tracts

3.5

Economic stress

7.3% below poverty line · Range 1.8–1.8 across tracts

1.8

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.9–4.9 across tracts

4.9

Risk score comparison

South End vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in South End

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
37119000401	3.2	1,809	33%	$1,802

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 14

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 28%ile

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

Household characteristics 2%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 26%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 51%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South End

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

6.2%Housing insecurity
4.0%Utility shutoff threat
6.5%Food insecurity
4.0%SNAP enrollment
5.8%No health insurance
19.0%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South End

What is the eviction-risk score for South End?

South End scores 3.2/10 (Lower 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.

How does South End compare to Charlotte overall?

South End scores 0.0 points higher than Charlotte overall (3.2/10). Renters spend 33% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $1,802 vs $1,612.

What is the average rent in South End?

Average gross rent in South End is $1,802/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 33% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South End residents are renters?

89% of South End households are renter-occupied (vs 49% in Charlotte). The neighborhood has 1,809 residents.

Is South End a high social-vulnerability area?

South End sits in the 14th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is South End for landlords?

South End carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.2/10). 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 Charlotte as a whole (3.2/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.

What is the demographic breakdown of South End?

South End has 1,813 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (83%), Black (non-Hispanic) (10.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South End

3.6 Midtown 4 tracts · pop 7,517 3.2 Gateway 7 tracts · pop 12,460 2.3 Dilworth Historic District 3 tracts · pop 8,237 3.3 Cherry 2 tracts · pop 2,325 3.8 Brookhill 3 tracts · pop 5,562 3.6 Glenwood 2 tracts · pop 5,751

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Charlotte

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South End.

3.2 Forest Pawtucket 1 tracts · pop 3,277 3.3 McGinnis Village 2 tracts · pop 8,506 3.3 Carmel 5 tracts · pop 16,642 3.3 Cherry 2 tracts · pop 2,325 3.3 Ridgeview 2 tracts · pop 10,154 3.1 Mountain Island Village 1 tracts · pop 4,596

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