Neighborhood · Norman, OK

Brookhaven Eviction Risk: Lower

2 census tracts · pop 7,271 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.5/10 · range 3.4–3.6

Brookhaven is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Norman with 2 census tracts and a population of 7,271 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.5/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 48% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 34% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,203/month sits 10% higher than the Norman citywide average ($1,090).

Risk score

3.5

Lower

2 tracts · population-weighted

Brookhaven vs Norman How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

48.3% +59%

Norman: 30.4%

Average gross rent

$1,203 +10%

Norman: $1,090

Average HH income

$78,236 +20%

Norman: $65,060

Poverty rate

10.4% -39%

Norman: 17.0%

Renter share

35.4% -24%

Norman: 46.7%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Brookhaven and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 3.4–3.6

Why Brookhaven scores 3.5

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 4.3–4.3 across tracts

4.3

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Rent control risk

48% of income on rent · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 3.0–3.0 across tracts

3.0

Tenant organizing strength

35% renter households · Range 3.5–3.5 across tracts

3.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Economic stress

10.4% below poverty line · Range 2.0–3.2 across tracts

2.6

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.9–5.4 across tracts

5.2

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in Brookhaven

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
40027201512	3.6	3,833	45%	$1,231
40027201511	3.4	3,438	52%	$1,171

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 35

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 46%ile

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

Household characteristics 33%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 44%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 30%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Brookhaven

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

9.2%Housing insecurity
6.9%Utility shutoff threat
11.8%Food insecurity
8.6%SNAP enrollment
7.3%No health insurance
35.4%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Brookhaven

What is the eviction-risk score for Brookhaven?

Brookhaven scores 3.5/10 (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 Brookhaven compare to Norman overall?

Brookhaven scores 1.1 points higher than Norman overall (2.4/10). Renters spend 48% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $1,203 vs $1,090.

What is the average rent in Brookhaven?

Average gross rent in Brookhaven is $1,203/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 48% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Brookhaven residents are renters?

35% of Brookhaven households are renter-occupied (vs 47% in Norman). The neighborhood has 7,271 residents.

Is Brookhaven a high social-vulnerability area?

Brookhaven sits in the 35th 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.

Which tracts in Brookhaven have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in Brookhaven is census tract 40027201512 (score 3.6/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.4 to 3.6, a spread of 0.2 points.

How safe is Brookhaven for landlords?

Brookhaven carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.5/10). 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 Norman as a whole (2.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Brookhaven?

Brookhaven has 7,554 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (64.9%), Hispanic / Latino (13%), Other / Multiracial (12.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Brookhaven

4.3 The Bungalows 7 tracts · pop 27,027 4.9 Sunrise Heights 3 tracts · pop 7,350 4.3 Crestland Town Homes 2 tracts · pop 7,937 5.6 Oakhurst 2 tracts · pop 9,276

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Norman

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Brookhaven.

3.4 Heritage Place II 1 tracts · pop 2,897 4 Crestland Town Homes 2 tracts · pop 7,937 3 Royal Oaks 1 tracts · pop 6,040 4.2 The Bungalows 7 tracts · pop 27,027 2.3 Ashton Grove 1 tracts · pop 5,652 2.1 Grandview 1 tracts · pop 2,592

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