1 census tracts · pop 5,804 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.1/10
· range 4.1–4.1
West Hills is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Morristown with 1 census tract and a population of 5,804 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.1/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 27% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 9% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $842/month sits 5% lower than the Morristown citywide average ($882).
Risk score
4.1
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
West Hills vs MorristownHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority17%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport80%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About West Hills
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Hills?
West Hills scores 4.1/10 (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 West Hills compare to Morristown overall?
West Hills scores 1.5 points higher than Morristown overall (2.6/10). Renters spend 27% of income on rent vs 28% citywide. Average rent: $842 vs $882.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Hills?
Average gross rent in West Hills is $842/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 27% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Hills residents are renters?
38% of West Hills households are renter-occupied (vs 45% in Morristown). The neighborhood has 5,804 residents.
Q5
Is West Hills a high social-vulnerability area?
West Hills sits in the 64th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately 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 West Hills for landlords?
West Hills carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.1/10). 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 Morristown as a whole (2.6/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of West Hills?
West Hills has 5,607 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (85.6%), Other / Multiracial (9.6%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (2.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
