1 census tracts · pop 3,952 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.9/10
· range 4.9–4.9
Franklin Square is a white-hispanic neighborhood in San Marcos with 1 census tract and a population of 3,952 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 60% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 38% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,565/month sits 18% higher than the San Marcos citywide average ($1,322).
Risk score
4.9
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Franklin Square vs San MarcosHow 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 & transport36%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Franklin Square
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Franklin Square?
Franklin Square scores 4.9/10 (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 Franklin Square compare to San Marcos overall?
Franklin Square scores 2.3 points higher than San Marcos overall (2.6/10). Renters spend 60% of income on rent vs 40% citywide. Average rent: $1,565 vs $1,322.
Q3
What is the average rent in Franklin Square?
Average gross rent in Franklin Square is $1,565/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 60% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Franklin Square residents are renters?
65% of Franklin Square households are renter-occupied (vs 69% in San Marcos). The neighborhood has 3,952 residents.
Q5
Is Franklin Square a high social-vulnerability area?
Franklin Square sits in the 58th 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
How safe is Franklin Square for landlords?
Franklin Square carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.9/10). 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 Franklin Square?
Franklin Square has 3,464 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (48.8%), Hispanic / Latino (23.9%), Black (non-Hispanic) (18%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
