1 census tracts · pop 2,131 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.6/10
· range 2.6–2.6
Johnston is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Springdale with 1 census tract and a population of 2,131 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.6/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 40% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 15% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,104/month sits 23% higher than the Springdale citywide average ($895).
Risk score
2.6
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
Johnston vs SpringdaleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority10%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport21%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in Johnston
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
53Total filings (sum)
3.23%Avg annual filing rate
4.2%Peak year (2003)
3.51%Latest filed (2006)
Frequently asked
About Johnston
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Johnston?
Johnston scores 2.6/10 (Lower 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 Johnston compare to Springdale overall?
Johnston scores 1.2 points lower than Springdale overall (3.8/10). Renters spend 40% of income on rent vs 26% citywide. Average rent: $1,104 vs $895.
Q3
What is the average rent in Johnston?
Average gross rent in Johnston is $1,104/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 40% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Johnston residents are renters?
26% of Johnston households are renter-occupied (vs 31% in Springdale). The neighborhood has 2,131 residents.
Q5
Is Johnston a high social-vulnerability area?
Johnston sits in the 18th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Johnston for landlords?
Johnston carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.6/10). 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 Springdale as a whole (3.8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Johnston?
Johnston has 2,155 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (92.7%), Hispanic / Latino (5.8%), Other / Multiracial (1.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
