Neighborhood · Austin, TX

North Cat Mountain Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 4,279 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.2/10 · range 2.2–2.2

North Cat Mountain is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Austin with 1 census tract and a population of 4,279 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.2/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 20% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 10% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,820/month sits 5% higher than the Austin citywide average ($1,729).

Risk score

2.2

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

North Cat Mountain vs Austin How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

20.1% -31%

Austin: 29.1%

Average gross rent

$1,820 +5%

Austin: $1,729

Average HH income

$164,948 +80%

Austin: $91,461

Poverty rate

0.9% -93%

Austin: 12.3%

Renter share

27.5% -51%

Austin: 56.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across North Cat Mountain and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 2.2–2.2

Why North Cat Mountain scores 2.2

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 7.2–7.2 across tracts

7.2

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 8.5–8.5 across tracts

8.5

Rent control risk

20% of income on rent · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.0–5.0 across tracts

5.0

Tenant organizing strength

28% renter households · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Economic stress

0.9% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.3–4.3 across tracts

4.3

Risk score comparison

North Cat Mountain vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in North Cat Mountain

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
48453030000	2.2	4,279	20%	$1,820

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 20

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 6%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 8%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 39%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 77%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

Frequently asked

About North Cat Mountain

What is the eviction-risk score for North Cat Mountain?

North Cat Mountain scores 2.2/10 (Lower 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.

How does North Cat Mountain compare to Austin overall?

North Cat Mountain scores 0.7 points lower than Austin overall (2.9/10). Renters spend 20% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,820 vs $1,729.

What is the average rent in North Cat Mountain?

Average gross rent in North Cat Mountain is $1,820/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 20% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of North Cat Mountain residents are renters?

28% of North Cat Mountain households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Austin). The neighborhood has 4,279 residents.

Is North Cat Mountain a high social-vulnerability area?

North Cat Mountain sits in the 20th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is North Cat Mountain for landlords?

North Cat Mountain carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.2/10). 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 lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of North Cat Mountain?

North Cat Mountain has 4,172 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (71.8%), Hispanic / Latino (12.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near North Cat Mountain

4.2 North Shoal Creek 2 tracts · pop 7,876 3.4 Hardrock Canyon 2 tracts · pop 10,481 2.2 Barrington Oaks 3 tracts · pop 14,989 5.4 Wooten 2 tracts · pop 11,028 6 North Austin Civic Association 2 tracts · pop 10,612 4.9 Quail Creek 2 tracts · pop 11,913

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Austin

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to North Cat Mountain.

2.2 Barrington Oaks 3 tracts · pop 14,989 2.2 Brushy Creek 1 tracts · pop 7,396 2.2 Timberline Ridge 1 tracts · pop 4,753 2.2 Austin Lake Hills 1 tracts · pop 5,626 2.3 Tarrytown 1 tracts · pop 4,111 2.3 Allandale 1 tracts · pop 5,799

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