Neighborhood · Fargo, ND

Washington Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 4,273 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.4/10 · range 4.4–4.4

Washington is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Fargo with 1 census tract and a population of 4,273 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. 56% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 25% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,057/month sits 12% higher than the Fargo citywide average ($946).

Risk score

4.4

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

Washington vs Fargo How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

55.6% +111%

Fargo: 26.3%

Average gross rent

$1,057 +12%

Fargo: $946

Average HH income

$73,291 —

Fargo: $0

Poverty rate

24.5% +91%

Fargo: 12.8%

Renter share

43.2% -23%

Fargo: 56.3%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Washington and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 4.4–4.4

Why Washington scores 4.4

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

56% 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

43% 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

24.5% below poverty line · Range 6.1–6.1 across tracts

6.1

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 5.4–5.4 across tracts

5.4

Risk score comparison

Washington vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Washington

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
38017000400	4.4	4,273	56%	$1,057

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 44

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

Socioeconomic status 56%ile

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

Household characteristics 3%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 9%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 91%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Washington

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

9.4%Housing insecurity
6.5%Utility shutoff threat
12.9%Food insecurity
9.0%SNAP enrollment
7.5%No health insurance
28.9%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Washington

What is the eviction-risk score for Washington?

Washington 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.

How does Washington compare to Fargo overall?

Washington scores 2.6 points higher than Fargo overall (1.8/10). Renters spend 56% of income on rent vs 26% citywide. Average rent: $1,057 vs $946.

What is the average rent in Washington?

Average gross rent in Washington eviction laws is $1,057/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 56% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Washington residents are renters?

43% of Washington households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Fargo). The neighborhood has 4,273 residents.

Is Washington a high social-vulnerability area?

Washington sits in the 44th 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 Washington for landlords?

Washington eviction laws 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 Fargo as a whole (1.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Washington?

Washington has 4,116 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (94.7%), Hispanic / Latino (2.4%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (1.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Washington

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

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Fargo

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Washington.

4.4 Riverwood 2nd Addition 1 tracts · pop 5,518 4.7 Madison/Unicorn Park 2 tracts · pop 5,038 4.8 Downtown 1 tracts · pop 1,462 4.8 Brunsdale 1 tracts · pop 3,525 4.8 Willow Park 2 tracts · pop 9,257 4 Anderson Park 1 tracts · pop 6,239

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