2 census tracts · pop 8,813 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6/10
· range 5.7–6.1
East Guadalupe is a white-hispanic neighborhood in San Marcos with 2 census tracts and a population of 8,813 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 72% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 37% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,285/month sits 3% lower than the San Marcos citywide average ($1,322).
Risk score
6
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
East Guadalupe vs San MarcosHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority64%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport94%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About East Guadalupe
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for East Guadalupe?
East Guadalupe scores 6/10 (Elevated tier) across 2 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 East Guadalupe compare to San Marcos overall?
East Guadalupe scores 3.4 points higher than San Marcos overall (2.6/10). Renters spend 72% of income on rent vs 40% citywide. Average rent: $1,285 vs $1,322.
Q3
What is the average rent in East Guadalupe?
Average gross rent in East Guadalupe is $1,285/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 72% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of East Guadalupe residents are renters?
76% of East Guadalupe households are renter-occupied (vs 69% in San Marcos). The neighborhood has 8,813 residents.
Q5
Is East Guadalupe a high social-vulnerability area?
East Guadalupe sits in the 71st 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 East Guadalupe have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in East Guadalupe is census tract 48209010200 (score 6.1/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.7 to 6.1, a spread of 0.4 points.
Q7
How safe is East Guadalupe for landlords?
East Guadalupe carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6/10). Pop-weighted across 2 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.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of East Guadalupe?
East Guadalupe has 9,534 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (51.6%), Hispanic / Latino (27.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (14.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
