4 census tracts · pop 18,729 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.7/10
· range 6.4–6.8
Park West is a white-hispanic neighborhood in College Station with 4 census tracts and a population of 18,729 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.7/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 67% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 57% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,092/month sits 9% lower than the College Station citywide average ($1,194).
Risk score
6.7
Elevated
4 tracts · population-weighted
Park West vs College StationHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority62%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport89%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Park West
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Park West?
Park West scores 6.7/10 (Elevated tier) across 4 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 Park West compare to College Station overall?
Park West scores 3.7 points higher than College Station overall (3/10). Renters spend 67% of income on rent vs 39% citywide. Average rent: $1,092 vs $1,194.
Q3
What is the average rent in Park West?
Average gross rent in Park West is $1,092/month (pop-weighted across 4 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 67% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Park West residents are renters?
96% of Park West households are renter-occupied (vs 65% in College Station). The neighborhood has 18,729 residents.
Q5
Is Park West a high social-vulnerability area?
Park West sits in the 56th 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.
Q6
Which tracts in Park West have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Park West is census tract 48041002100 (score 6.8/10). Across the 4 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 6.4 to 6.8, a spread of 0.4 points.
Q7
How safe is Park West for landlords?
Park West carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.7/10). Pop-weighted across 4 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to College Station as a whole (3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of Park West?
Park West has 20,484 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (53.7%), Hispanic / Latino (22.7%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (13.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
