1 census tracts · pop 20,431 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.4/10
· range 2.4–2.4
BlackHorse Ranch South is a diverse neighborhood in Houston with 1 census tract and a population of 20,431 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.4/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 48% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 14% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,897/month sits 39% higher than the Houston citywide average ($1,361).
Risk score
2.4
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
BlackHorse Ranch South vs HoustonHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority70%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport26%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in BlackHorse Ranch South
Aggregated across 0 validated constituent tracts. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Pandemic-era tracking (2020–2021)
502Total filings 2020-21
6.5Avg monthly observed
4.2Pre-pandemic baseline
1.57×Ratio to baseline
Pandemic filings ran above baseline. Tracked under Eviction Lab Eviction Tracking System (Houston, TX).
Frequently asked
About BlackHorse Ranch South
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for BlackHorse Ranch South?
BlackHorse Ranch South scores 2.4/10 (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 BlackHorse Ranch South compare to Houston overall?
BlackHorse Ranch South scores 0.4 points lower than Houston overall (2.8/10). Renters spend 48% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,897 vs $1,361.
Q3
What is the average rent in BlackHorse Ranch South?
Average gross rent in BlackHorse Ranch South is $1,897/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 48% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of BlackHorse Ranch South residents are renters?
16% of BlackHorse Ranch South households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Houston). The neighborhood has 20,431 residents.
Q5
Is BlackHorse Ranch South a high social-vulnerability area?
BlackHorse Ranch South sits in the 14th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is BlackHorse Ranch South for landlords?
BlackHorse Ranch South carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.4/10). 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 Houston as a whole (2.8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of BlackHorse Ranch South?
BlackHorse Ranch South has 22,581 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (41.8%), Hispanic / Latino (19.4%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (18.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
