1 census tracts · pop 5,547 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.9/10
· range 5.9–5.9
Castle Forest is a white-hispanic neighborhood in San Marcos with 1 census tract and a population of 5,547 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 63% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 46% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,166/month sits 12% lower than the San Marcos citywide average ($1,322).
Risk score
5.9
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Castle Forest vs San MarcosHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority61%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport85%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Castle Forest
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Castle Forest?
Castle Forest scores 5.9/10 (Moderate 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 Castle Forest compare to San Marcos overall?
Castle Forest scores 3.3 points higher than San Marcos overall (2.6/10). Renters spend 63% of income on rent vs 40% citywide. Average rent: $1,166 vs $1,322.
Q3
What is the average rent in Castle Forest?
Average gross rent in Castle Forest is $1,166/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 63% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Castle Forest residents are renters?
77% of Castle Forest households are renter-occupied (vs 69% in San Marcos). The neighborhood has 5,547 residents.
Q5
Is Castle Forest a high social-vulnerability area?
Castle Forest sits in the 40th 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 Castle Forest for landlords?
Castle Forest carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.9/10). 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 San Marcos as a whole (2.6/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Castle Forest?
Castle Forest has 5,823 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (57%), Hispanic / Latino (36.1%), Other / Multiracial (3.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
