Neighborhood · Knoxville, TN

West Hills Eviction Risk: Moderate

2 census tracts · pop 6,942 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.2/10 · range 4–4.5

West Hills is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Knoxville with 2 census tracts and a population of 6,942 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.2/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 39% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 15% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,271/month sits 7% higher than the Knoxville citywide average ($1,191).

Risk score

4.2

Moderate

2 tracts · population-weighted

West Hills vs Knoxville How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

39.0% +22%

Knoxville: 31.9%

Average gross rent

$1,271 +7%

Knoxville: $1,191

Average HH income

$71,206 +40%

Knoxville: $50,994

Poverty rate

7.3% -64%

Knoxville: 20.5%

Renter share

58.3% +9%

Knoxville: 53.4%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across West Hills and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 4–4.5

Why West Hills scores 4.2

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 1.9–1.9 across tracts

1.9

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 4.2–4.2 across tracts

4.2

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Rent control risk

39% of income on rent · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Tenant organizing strength

58% renter households · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Economic stress

7.3% below poverty line · Range 1.8–1.9 across tracts

1.8

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.3–4.0 across tracts

3.2

Risk score comparison

West Hills vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in West Hills

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
47093004501	4.5	3,150	40%	$1,126
47093004502	4	3,792	38%	$1,391

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 40

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 56%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 11%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 30%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 52%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

Frequently asked

About West Hills

What is the eviction-risk score for West Hills?

West Hills scores 4.2/10 (Moderate 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.

How does West Hills compare to Knoxville overall?

West Hills scores 1.9 points higher than Knoxville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 39% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,271 vs $1,191.

What is the average rent in West Hills?

Average gross rent in West Hills is $1,271/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 39% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of West Hills residents are renters?

58% of West Hills households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Knoxville). The neighborhood has 6,942 residents.

Is West Hills a high social-vulnerability area?

West Hills sits in the 40th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

Which tracts in West Hills have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in West Hills is census tract 47093004501 (score 4.5/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4 to 4.5, a spread of 0.5 points.

How safe is West Hills for landlords?

West Hills carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.2/10). 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.

What is the demographic breakdown of West Hills?

West Hills has 7,026 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (79.7%), Black (non-Hispanic) (11.1%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (4.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near West Hills

3.8 Westlyn 2 tracts · pop 9,735 4.9 Greenwood Heights 2 tracts · pop 7,320 4.5 Forest Heights 2 tracts · pop 6,885 5.5 Deep Creek 2 tracts · pop 7,402 2.3 Trails End 2 tracts · pop 7,248 6.2 West Haven 2 tracts · pop 6,923

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Knoxville

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to West Hills.

4.2 Holston Hills 1 tracts · pop 2,286 4.2 Holiday Hills 1 tracts · pop 3,563 4.3 Bakertown 1 tracts · pop 5,662 4.3 Forest Heights 2 tracts · pop 6,885 4.1 Crossfield 1 tracts · pop 2,739 4.1 Colonial Village 1 tracts · pop 4,327

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