1 census tracts · pop 2,312 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.4/10
· range 4.4–4.4
The Circles is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Columbus with 1 census tract and a population of 2,312 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. 42% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 22% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,193/month sits 8% lower than the Columbus citywide average ($1,295).
Risk score
4.4
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
The Circles vs ColumbusHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority37%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport80%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in The Circles
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
287Total filings (sum)
2.22%Avg annual filing rate
3.9%Peak year (2002)
1.23%Latest filed (2015)
Pandemic-era tracking (2020–2021)
161Total filings 2020-21
2.1Avg monthly observed
0.9Pre-pandemic baseline
2.44×Ratio to baseline
Pandemic filings ran above baseline. Tracked under Eviction Lab Eviction Tracking System (Columbus, OH).
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in The Circles
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
7.5%Housing insecurity
5.7%Utility shutoff threat
8.1%Food insecurity
5.5%SNAP enrollment
5.5%No health insurance
18.0%Any disability
Frequently asked
About The Circles
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for The Circles?
The Circles 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.
Q2
How does The Circles compare to Columbus overall?
The Circles scores 1.3 points higher than Columbus overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 42% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,193 vs $1,295.
Q3
What is the average rent in The Circles?
Average gross rent in The Circles is $1,193/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 42% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of The Circles residents are renters?
76% of The Circles households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Columbus). The neighborhood has 2,312 residents.
Q5
Is The Circles a high social-vulnerability area?
The Circles sits in the 39th 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.
Q6
How safe is The Circles for landlords?
The Circles 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 Columbus as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of The Circles?
The Circles has 2,236 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (78.4%), Hispanic / Latino (8.5%), Other / Multiracial (6.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
