1 census tracts · pop 2,007 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.9/10
· range 5.9–5.9
South End is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Kent with 1 census tract and a population of 2,007 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 70% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 40% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $771/month sits 22% lower than the Kent citywide average ($991).
Risk score
5.9
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
South End vs KentHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority21%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport68%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in South End
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
55Total filings (sum)
1.35%Avg annual filing rate
2.9%Peak year (2003)
1.65%Latest filed (2017)
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South End
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
11.1%Housing insecurity
8.5%Utility shutoff threat
14.7%Food insecurity
12.0%SNAP enrollment
7.2%No health insurance
29.1%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South End
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South End?
South End scores 5.9/10 (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 South End compare to Kent overall?
South End scores 2.8 points higher than Kent overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 70% of income on rent vs 38% citywide. Average rent: $771 vs $991.
Q3
What is the average rent in South End?
Average gross rent in South End is $771/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 70% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South End residents are renters?
49% of South End households are renter-occupied (vs 59% in Kent). The neighborhood has 2,007 residents.
Q5
Is South End a high social-vulnerability area?
South End sits in the 37th 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 South End for landlords?
South End carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.9/10). 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 Kent as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South End?
South End has 1,746 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (90.1%), Hispanic / Latino (4.1%), Other / Multiracial (2.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
