Neighborhood · Fargo, ND

South High Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 4,132 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.1/10 · range 3.1–3.1

South High is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Fargo with 1 census tract and a population of 4,132 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.1/10 (Lower 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 $991/month sits 5% higher than the Fargo citywide average ($946).

Risk score

3.1

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

South High vs Fargo How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

46.5% +77%

Fargo: 26.3%

Average gross rent

$991 +5%

Fargo: $946

Average HH income

$66,250 —

Fargo: $0

Poverty rate

4.7% -63%

Fargo: 12.8%

Renter share

36.4% -35%

Fargo: 56.3%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South High and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 3.1–3.1

Why South High scores 3.1

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

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 4.9–4.9 across tracts

4.9

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 3.0–3.0 across tracts

3.0

Rent control risk

47% of income on rent · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Tenant organizing strength

36% renter households · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Economic stress

4.7% below poverty line · Range 1.2–1.2 across tracts

1.2

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.8–4.8 across tracts

4.8

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in South High

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
38017000904	3.1	4,132	46%	$991

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 29

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

Socioeconomic status 31%ile

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

Household characteristics 17%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 20%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 55%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South High

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

6.7%Housing insecurity
4.2%Utility shutoff threat
7.4%Food insecurity
4.3%SNAP enrollment
5.4%No health insurance
21.9%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South High

What is the eviction-risk score for South High?

South High scores 3.1/10 (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 High compare to Fargo overall?

South High scores 1.3 points higher than Fargo overall (1.8/10). Renters spend 47% of income on rent vs 26% citywide. Average rent: $991 vs $946.

What is the average rent in South High?

Average gross rent in South High is $991/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 47% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South High residents are renters?

36% of South High households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Fargo). The neighborhood has 4,132 residents.

Is South High a high social-vulnerability area?

South High sits in the 29th 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 South High for landlords?

South High carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.1/10). 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 Fargo as a whole (1.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South High?

South High has 4,133 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (91.5%), Hispanic / Latino (4.5%), Other / Multiracial (1.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South High

4.5 Willow Park 2 tracts · pop 9,257 4.7 Madison/Unicorn Park 2 tracts · pop 5,038 2.5 Osgood 2 tracts · pop 10,477 3.8 Northport 2 tracts · pop 6,592

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Fargo

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

3.1 Woodhaven 1 tracts · pop 5,333 3.2 Hawthorne 1 tracts · pop 3,249 3.4 Stonebridge 1 tracts · pop 7,229 3.5 River Drive 1 tracts · pop 3,902 2.7 Bluemont Lakes 1 tracts · pop 4,505 3.5 Jefferson/Carl Ben 1 tracts · pop 5,144

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