1 census tracts · pop 2,880 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.5/10
· range 5.5–5.5
Mule Hollow is a black-white neighborhood in Knoxville with 1 census tract and a population of 2,880 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.5/10 (Moderate 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 26% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $852/month sits 28% lower than the Knoxville citywide average ($1,191).
Risk score
5.5
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Mule Hollow vs KnoxvilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority79%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport89%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Mule Hollow
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Mule Hollow?
Mule Hollow scores 5.5/10 (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 Mule Hollow compare to Knoxville overall?
Mule Hollow scores 3.2 points higher than Knoxville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 40% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $852 vs $1,191.
Q3
What is the average rent in Mule Hollow?
Average gross rent in Mule Hollow is $852/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 40% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Mule Hollow residents are renters?
52% of Mule Hollow households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Knoxville). The neighborhood has 2,880 residents.
Q5
Is Mule Hollow a high social-vulnerability area?
Mule Hollow sits in the 91st percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly 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 Mule Hollow for landlords?
Mule Hollow carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.5/10). 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 Knoxville as a whole (2.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Mule Hollow?
Mule Hollow has 2,814 residents (Black-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (59.5%), White (non-Hispanic) (26.2%), Hispanic / Latino (10.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
