1 census tracts · pop 6,269 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.6/10
· range 1.6–1.6
Vista Hills is a white-hispanic neighborhood in New Braunfels with 1 census tract and a population of 6,269 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 1.6/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 25% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 4% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,885/month sits 14% higher than the New Braunfels citywide average ($1,654).
Risk score
1.6
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
Vista Hills vs New BraunfelsHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority65%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport24%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Vista Hills
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Vista Hills?
Vista Hills scores 1.6/10 (Lower tier) across 1 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 Vista Hills compare to New Braunfels overall?
Vista Hills scores 0.7 points lower than New Braunfels overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 25% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,885 vs $1,654.
Q3
What is the average rent in Vista Hills?
Average gross rent in Vista Hills is $1,885/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 25% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Vista Hills residents are renters?
25% of Vista Hills households are renter-occupied (vs 35% in New Braunfels). The neighborhood has 6,269 residents.
Q5
Is Vista Hills a high social-vulnerability area?
Vista Hills sits in the 28th 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.
Q6
How safe is Vista Hills for landlords?
Vista Hills carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (1.6/10). Pop-weighted across 1 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 lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Vista Hills?
Vista Hills has 6,764 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (51.7%), Hispanic / Latino (41.9%), Black (non-Hispanic) (3.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
