1 census tracts · pop 4,109 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.2/10
· range 2.2–2.2
Merwinsburg is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Sun Valley with 1 census tract and a population of 4,109 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.2/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 83% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 28% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,782/month sits 0% higher than the Sun Valley citywide average ($1,782).
Risk score
2.2
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
Merwinsburg vs Sun ValleyHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority35%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport15%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Merwinsburg
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Merwinsburg?
Merwinsburg scores 2.2/10 (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 Merwinsburg compare to Sun Valley overall?
Merwinsburg scores 1.5 points lower than Sun Valley overall (3.7/10). Renters spend 83% of income on rent vs 83% citywide. Average rent: $1,782 vs $1,782.
Q3
What is the average rent in Merwinsburg?
Average gross rent in Merwinsburg is $1,782/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 83% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Merwinsburg residents are renters?
4% of Merwinsburg households are renter-occupied (vs 0% in Sun Valley). The neighborhood has 4,109 residents.
Q5
Is Merwinsburg a high social-vulnerability area?
Merwinsburg sits in the 15th 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 Merwinsburg for landlords?
Merwinsburg carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.2/10). 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 Sun Valley as a whole (3.7/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Merwinsburg?
Merwinsburg has 4,034 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (81.4%), Black (non-Hispanic) (9.4%), Hispanic / Latino (7.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
