1 census tracts · pop 4,098 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.5/10
· range 5.5–5.5
West Parkland is a hispanic-white neighborhood in Raleigh with 1 census tract and a population of 4,098 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 73% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 31% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,416/month sits 10% lower than the Raleigh citywide average ($1,572).
Risk score
5.5
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
West Parkland vs RaleighHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority81%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport68%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in West Parkland
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
25.1%Housing insecurity
17.7%Utility shutoff threat
33.6%Food insecurity
31.4%SNAP enrollment
20.9%No health insurance
38.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About West Parkland
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Parkland?
West Parkland scores 5.5/10 (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 West Parkland compare to Raleigh overall?
West Parkland scores 2.2 points higher than Raleigh overall (3.3/10). Renters spend 73% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,416 vs $1,572.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Parkland?
Average gross rent in West Parkland is $1,416/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 73% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Parkland residents are renters?
60% of West Parkland households are renter-occupied (vs 49% in Raleigh). The neighborhood has 4,098 residents.
Q5
Is West Parkland a high social-vulnerability area?
West Parkland sits in the 82nd 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 West Parkland for landlords?
West Parkland carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.5/10). 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 West Parkland?
West Parkland has 4,215 residents (Hispanic-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (39.2%), White (non-Hispanic) (24.8%), Black (non-Hispanic) (23.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
