1 census tracts · pop 5,355 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5/10
· range 5–5
La Costa is a hispanic-white neighborhood in Austin with 1 census tract and a population of 5,355 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 36% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 24% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,383/month sits 20% lower than the Austin citywide average ($1,729).
Risk score
5
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
La Costa vs AustinHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority85%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport91%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About La Costa
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for La Costa?
La Costa scores 5/10 (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 Costa compare to Austin overall?
La Costa scores 2.1 points higher than Austin overall (2.9/10). Renters spend 36% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,383 vs $1,729.
Q3
What is the average rent in La Costa?
Average gross rent in La Costa is $1,383/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 36% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of La Costa residents are renters?
90% of La Costa households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Austin). The neighborhood has 5,355 residents.
Q5
Is La Costa a high social-vulnerability area?
La Costa sits in the 91st 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 Costa for landlords?
La Costa carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5/10). 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 Austin as a whole (2.9/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of La Costa?
La Costa has 5,049 residents (Hispanic-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (56.1%), White (non-Hispanic) (27.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (10.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
