Neighborhood · Bristol, TN

West Ridge Eviction Risk: Moderate

3 census tracts · pop 7,465 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.5/10 · range 3.7–4.9

West Ridge is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Bristol with 3 census tracts and a population of 7,465 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 50% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 16% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $817/month sits 3% lower than the Bristol citywide average ($842).

Risk score

4.5

Moderate

3 tracts · population-weighted

West Ridge vs Bristol How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

49.8% +78%

Bristol: 27.9%

Average gross rent

$817 -3%

Bristol: $842

Average HH income

$54,566 -1%

Bristol: $55,007

Poverty rate

12.6% -10%

Bristol: 14.1%

Renter share

48.3% +48%

Bristol: 32.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across West Ridge and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 3 tracts span score 3.7–4.9

Why West Ridge scores 4.5

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 2.4–2.4 across tracts

2.4

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 3.2–3.2 across tracts

3.2

Rent control risk

50% of income on rent · Range 5.0–5.0 across tracts

5.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 1.6–1.6 across tracts

1.6

Tenant organizing strength

48% renter households · Range 7.2–7.2 across tracts

7.2

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Economic stress

12.6% below poverty line · Range 1.7–4.2 across tracts

3.2

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.0–5.6 across tracts

2.9

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Variance across tracts

How uniformly does eviction risk play out in West Ridge?

Left: distribution of constituent tract scores. Right: every tract as a heat square. Click any square to drill in.

Score distribution

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Spread of 1.2 points from 3.7 to 4.9. Moderate variation across constituent tracts.

Tracts as heat grid

4.9 4.9 3.7

Each square = one census tract. Color tracks the same green→red ramp as the chloropleth map above.

Census tracts

3 tracts in West Ridge

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
47163042704	4.9	2,561	53%	$726
47163042703	4.9	2,428	51%	$620
47163042702	3.7	2,476	45%	$1,105

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 68

Pop-weighted across 3 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 78%ile

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

Household characteristics 65%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 20%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 61%ile

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

Frequently asked

About West Ridge

What is the eviction-risk score for West Ridge?

West Ridge scores 4.5/10 (Moderate tier) across 3 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 Ridge compare to Bristol overall?

West Ridge scores 2.1 points higher than Bristol overall (2.4/10). Renters spend 50% of income on rent vs 28% citywide. Average rent: $817 vs $842.

What is the average rent in West Ridge?

Average gross rent in West Ridge is $817/month (pop-weighted across 3 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 50% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of West Ridge residents are renters?

48% of West Ridge households are renter-occupied (vs 33% in Bristol). The neighborhood has 7,465 residents.

Is West Ridge a high social-vulnerability area?

West Ridge sits in the 68th 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.

Which tracts in West Ridge have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in West Ridge is census tract 47163042704 (score 4.9/10). Across the 3 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.7 to 4.9, a spread of 1.2 points.

How safe is West Ridge for landlords?

West Ridge carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.5/10). Pop-weighted across 3 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Bristol as a whole (2.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of West Ridge?

West Ridge has 7,267 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (87.5%), Other / Multiracial (6.9%), Hispanic / Latino (3.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near West Ridge

4.4 Hemlock Park 2 tracts · pop 7,133 6.2 Riverview 3 tracts · pop 7,997

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Bristol

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

4.6 Bristol Industrial Park 1 tracts · pop 2,599 5 Kingtown 1 tracts · pop 4,232 3.7 Hamilton 1 tracts · pop 3,835

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