Neighborhood · New Braunfels, TX

South Bank Eviction Risk: Lower

3 census tracts · pop 12,779 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2/10 · range 1.2–2.8

South Bank is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in New Braunfels with 3 census tracts and a population of 12,779 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 20% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 8% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,551/month sits 6% lower than the New Braunfels citywide average ($1,654).

Risk score

Lower

3 tracts · population-weighted

South Bank vs New Braunfels How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

20.1% -34%

New Braunfels: 30.6%

Average gross rent

$1,551 -6%

New Braunfels: $1,654

Average HH income

$109,758 +24%

New Braunfels: $88,257

Poverty rate

6.7% +6%

New Braunfels: 6.3%

Renter share

14.2% -59%

New Braunfels: 34.7%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Bank and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 3 tracts span score 1.2–2.8

Why South Bank scores 2

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

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 2.9–3.8 across tracts

3.5

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 3.6–3.6 across tracts

3.6

Rent control risk

20% of income on rent · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 1.7–1.7 across tracts

1.7

Tenant organizing strength

14% renter households · Range 7.3–7.3 across tracts

7.3

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.7–4.7 across tracts

4.7

Economic stress

6.7% below poverty line · Range 1.0–3.3 across tracts

1.9

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.3–10.0 across tracts

5.2

Risk score comparison

South Bank vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Variance across tracts

How uniformly does eviction risk play out in South Bank?

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 1.6 points from 1.2 to 2.8. Moderate variation across constituent tracts.

Tracts as heat grid

2.8 1.6 1.2

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

Census tracts

3 tracts in South Bank

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
48091310404	2.8	4,746	30%	$939
48187210610	1.6	5,000	23%	$1,647
48187210609	1.2	3,033	0%	$2,349

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 60

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

Socioeconomic status 73%ile

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

Household characteristics 39%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 70%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 39%ile

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

Frequently asked

About South Bank

What is the eviction-risk score for South Bank?

South Bank scores 2/10 (Lower 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 South Bank compare to New Braunfels overall?

South Bank scores 0.3 points lower than New Braunfels overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 20% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,551 vs $1,654.

What is the average rent in South Bank?

Average gross rent in South Bank is $1,551/month (pop-weighted across 3 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 20% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Bank residents are renters?

14% of South Bank households are renter-occupied (vs 35% in New Braunfels). The neighborhood has 12,779 residents.

Is South Bank a high social-vulnerability area?

South Bank sits in the 60th 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 South Bank have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in South Bank is census tract 48091310404 (score 2.8/10). Across the 3 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 1.2 to 2.8, a spread of 1.6 points.

How safe is South Bank for landlords?

South Bank carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2/10). 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 New Braunfels as a whole (2.3/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Bank?

South Bank has 12,519 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (60.7%), Hispanic / Latino (35.2%), Other / Multiracial (2.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Bank

2.7 Downtown Historic District 3 tracts · pop 11,572 2.8 Starlight Terrace 1 2 tracts · pop 8,454

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside New Braunfels

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Bank.

2 Loma Verde 1 tracts · pop 3,585 1.9 Glencrest 1 tracts · pop 7,323 1.6 Vista Hills 1 tracts · pop 6,269 2.6 Gruene Leaf 1 tracts · pop 5,901 2.7 Downtown Historic District 3 tracts · pop 11,572 2.8 Starlight Terrace 1 2 tracts · pop 8,454

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