Neighborhood · Raleigh, NC

Six Forks Hills Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 2,879 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.4/10 · range 3.4–3.4

Six Forks Hills is a diverse neighborhood in Raleigh with 1 census tract and a population of 2,879 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.4/10 (Lower 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 18% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,334/month sits 15% lower than the Raleigh citywide average ($1,572).

Risk score

3.4

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

Six Forks Hills vs Raleigh How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

45.7% +48%

Raleigh: 30.9%

Average gross rent

$1,334 -15%

Raleigh: $1,572

Average HH income

$64,954 -21%

Raleigh: $82,424

Poverty rate

7.4% -35%

Raleigh: 11.4%

Renter share

60.6% +23%

Raleigh: 49.3%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Six Forks Hills and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 3.4–3.4

Why Six Forks Hills scores 3.4

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 6.3–6.3 across tracts

6.3

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Rent control risk

46% of income on rent · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Tenant organizing strength

61% renter households · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Economic stress

7.4% below poverty line · Range 1.8–1.8 across tracts

1.8

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.6–2.6 across tracts

2.6

Risk score comparison

Six Forks Hills vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Six Forks Hills

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
37183053730	3.4	2,879	46%	$1,334

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 38

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

Socioeconomic status 47%ile

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

Household characteristics 4%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 69%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 62%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Six Forks Hills

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

14.2%Housing insecurity
9.7%Utility shutoff threat
16.8%Food insecurity
14.5%SNAP enrollment
11.1%No health insurance
27.7%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Six Forks Hills

What is the eviction-risk score for Six Forks Hills?

Six Forks Hills scores 3.4/10 (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 Six Forks Hills compare to Raleigh overall?

Six Forks Hills scores 0.1 points higher than Raleigh overall (3.3/10). Renters spend 46% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,334 vs $1,572.

What is the average rent in Six Forks Hills?

Average gross rent in Six Forks Hills is $1,334/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 46% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Six Forks Hills residents are renters?

61% of Six Forks Hills households are renter-occupied (vs 49% in Raleigh). The neighborhood has 2,879 residents.

Is Six Forks Hills a high social-vulnerability area?

Six Forks Hills sits in the 38th 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.

How safe is Six Forks Hills for landlords?

Six Forks Hills carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.4/10). 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 in line with the citywide level.

What is the demographic breakdown of Six Forks Hills?

Six Forks Hills has 2,722 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (45.9%), Black (non-Hispanic) (18.7%), Hispanic / Latino (17.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Six Forks Hills

2.7 Gresham Hills 2 tracts · pop 9,646 2.5 Pebble Ridge 2 tracts · pop 3,840

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Raleigh

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Six Forks Hills.

0 Alanda 1 tracts · pop 0 3.4 Gatewood 1 tracts · pop 7,294 3.4 Village Gate 1 tracts · pop 5,446 3.4 Sussex Place 1 tracts · pop 4,596 3.3 Summerfield North 1 tracts · pop 4,479 3.3 Park at Perry Creek 1 tracts · pop 7,319

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