1 census tracts · pop 5,213 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.3/10
· range 4.3–4.3
La Vista is a hispanic-white neighborhood in San Marcos with 1 census tract and a population of 5,213 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.3/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 57% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 40% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,459/month sits 10% higher than the San Marcos citywide average ($1,322).
Risk score
4.3
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
La Vista vs San MarcosHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority76%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport98%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About La Vista
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for La Vista?
La Vista scores 4.3/10 (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 La Vista compare to San Marcos overall?
La Vista scores 1.7 points higher than San Marcos overall (2.6/10). Renters spend 57% of income on rent vs 40% citywide. Average rent: $1,459 vs $1,322.
Q3
What is the average rent in La Vista?
Average gross rent in La Vista is $1,459/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 57% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of La Vista residents are renters?
49% of La Vista households are renter-occupied (vs 69% in San Marcos). The neighborhood has 5,213 residents.
Q5
Is La Vista a high social-vulnerability area?
La Vista sits in the 96th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly 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 La Vista for landlords?
La Vista carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.3/10). 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 La Vista?
La Vista has 4,849 residents (Hispanic-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (57.7%), White (non-Hispanic) (36.3%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (3.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
