1 census tracts · pop 2,920 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.5/10
· range 6.5–6.5
Parkridge is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Knoxville with 1 census tract and a population of 2,920 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.5/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 75% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 38% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,141/month sits 4% lower than the Knoxville citywide average ($1,191).
Risk score
6.5
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Parkridge vs KnoxvilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority88%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport50%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Parkridge
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Parkridge?
Parkridge scores 6.5/10 (Elevated 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 Parkridge compare to Knoxville overall?
Parkridge scores 4.2 points higher than Knoxville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 75% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,141 vs $1,191.
Q3
What is the average rent in Parkridge?
Average gross rent in Parkridge is $1,141/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 75% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Parkridge residents are renters?
59% of Parkridge households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Knoxville). The neighborhood has 2,920 residents.
Q5
Is Parkridge a high social-vulnerability area?
Parkridge 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 Parkridge for landlords?
Parkridge carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.5/10). 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 Parkridge?
Parkridge has 3,345 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (68.4%), White (non-Hispanic) (14.9%), Hispanic / Latino (12.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
