2 census tracts · pop 6,923 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.1/10
· range 6–6.3
West Haven is a white-black neighborhood in Knoxville with 2 census tracts and a population of 6,923 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.1/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 56% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 21% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $983/month sits 17% lower than the Knoxville citywide average ($1,191).
Risk score
6.1
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
West Haven vs KnoxvilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority63%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport75%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About West Haven
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Haven?
West Haven scores 6.1/10 (Elevated tier) across 2 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 Haven compare to Knoxville overall?
West Haven scores 3.8 points higher than Knoxville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 56% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $983 vs $1,191.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Haven?
Average gross rent in West Haven is $983/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 56% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Haven residents are renters?
67% of West Haven households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Knoxville). The neighborhood has 6,923 residents.
Q5
Is West Haven a high social-vulnerability area?
West Haven 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
Which tracts in West Haven have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in West Haven is census tract 47093002700 (score 6.3/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 6 to 6.3, a spread of 0.3 points.
Q7
How safe is West Haven for landlords?
West Haven carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.1/10). Pop-weighted across 2 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.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of West Haven?
West Haven has 7,443 residents (White-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (55%), Black (non-Hispanic) (21.4%), Hispanic / Latino (18.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
