1 census tracts · pop 4,815 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.4/10
· range 4.4–4.4
Berkshire Downs is a hispanic-black neighborhood in Raleigh with 1 census tract and a population of 4,815 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 46% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 36% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,587/month sits 1% higher than the Raleigh citywide average ($1,572).
Risk score
4.4
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Berkshire Downs vs RaleighHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority83%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport83%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Berkshire Downs
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
18.6%Housing insecurity
12.3%Utility shutoff threat
23.1%Food insecurity
19.4%SNAP enrollment
15.1%No health insurance
31.4%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Berkshire Downs
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Berkshire Downs?
Berkshire Downs scores 4.4/10 (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 Berkshire Downs compare to Raleigh overall?
Berkshire Downs scores 1.1 points higher than Raleigh overall (3.3/10). Renters spend 46% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,587 vs $1,572.
Q3
What is the average rent in Berkshire Downs?
Average gross rent in Berkshire Downs is $1,587/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 46% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Berkshire Downs residents are renters?
49% of Berkshire Downs households are renter-occupied (vs 49% in Raleigh). The neighborhood has 4,815 residents.
Q5
Is Berkshire Downs a high social-vulnerability area?
Berkshire Downs sits in the 91st 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 Berkshire Downs for landlords?
Berkshire Downs carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.4/10). 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 Raleigh as a whole (3.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Berkshire Downs?
Berkshire Downs has 4,750 residents (Hispanic-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (33.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (31.9%), White (non-Hispanic) (27.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
