Neighborhood · Columbus, OH

Summerfield Eviction Risk: Lower

2 census tracts · pop 9,196 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.3/10 · range 1.2–3.3

Summerfield is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Columbus with 2 census tracts and a population of 9,196 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.3/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 28% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 13% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,216/month sits 71% higher than the Columbus citywide average ($1,295).

Risk score

2.3

Lower

2 tracts · population-weighted

Summerfield vs Columbus How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

27.5% -5%

Columbus: 28.8%

Average gross rent

$2,216 +71%

Columbus: $1,295

Average HH income

$112,643 +72%

Columbus: $65,327

Poverty rate

5.6% -69%

Columbus: 17.9%

Renter share

14.6% -74%

Columbus: 55.9%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Summerfield and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 1.2–3.3

Why Summerfield scores 2.3

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

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 2.4–2.4 across tracts

2.4

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 3.8–3.8 across tracts

3.8

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 4.4–6.5 across tracts

5.5

Rent control risk

28% of income on rent · Range 1.5–7.4 across tracts

4.4

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 2.3–4.5 across tracts

3.4

Tenant organizing strength

15% renter households · Range 4.9–5.5 across tracts

5.2

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.0–4.8 across tracts

4.4

Economic stress

5.6% below poverty line · Range 1.0–2.1 across tracts

1.6

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 6.4–10.0 across tracts

8.1

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in Summerfield

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
39045032701	3.3	4,733	25%	$1,641
39045032800	1.2	4,463	30%	$2,825

Frequently asked

About Summerfield

What is the eviction-risk score for Summerfield?

Summerfield scores 2.3/10 (Lower tier) across 2 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 Summerfield compare to Columbus overall?

Summerfield scores 0.8 points lower than Columbus overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 28% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $2,216 vs $1,295.

What is the average rent in Summerfield?

Average gross rent in Summerfield is $2,216/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 28% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Summerfield residents are renters?

15% of Summerfield households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Columbus). The neighborhood has 9,196 residents.

Which tracts in Summerfield have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in Summerfield is census tract 39045032701 (score 3.3/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 1.2 to 3.3, a spread of 2.1 points.

How safe is Summerfield for landlords?

Summerfield carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.3/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Columbus as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Summerfield?

Summerfield has 9,318 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (67.5%), Black (non-Hispanic) (21.4%), Other / Multiracial (4.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Summerfield

4.2 South East Columbus 2 tracts · pop 9,768 3.7 Rose Hill Heights 5 tracts · pop 13,681 4.7 Idlewood Manor 3 tracts · pop 9,819 4.8 Eastland 7 tracts · pop 29,276 4.1 Far East Columbus 4 tracts · pop 17,028 4.1 Edgewater Park 2 tracts · pop 10,061

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Columbus

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Summerfield.

2.3 Potter's Creek 1 tracts · pop 4,491 2.3 River Landings 2 tracts · pop 7,170 2.2 Worthingview 1 tracts · pop 5,749 2.4 River Run 2 tracts · pop 13,053 2.4 Northmoor 1 tracts · pop 4,106 2.5 Indian Springs 1 tracts · pop 3,127

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