Neighborhood · Austin, TX

North Star Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 3,941 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.7/10 · range 3.7–3.7

North Star is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Austin with 1 census tract and a population of 3,941 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.7/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 33% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 13% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,429/month sits 17% lower than the Austin citywide average ($1,729).

Risk score

3.7

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

North Star vs Austin How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

32.7% +12%

Austin: 29.1%

Average gross rent

$1,429 -17%

Austin: $1,729

Average HH income

$70,530 -23%

Austin: $91,461

Poverty rate

6.8% -45%

Austin: 12.3%

Renter share

84.5% +49%

Austin: 56.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across North Star and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 3.7–3.7

Why North Star scores 3.7

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

33% 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

85% 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

6.8% below poverty line · Range 1.7–1.7 across tracts

1.7

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.3–2.3 across tracts

2.3

Risk score comparison

North Star vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in North Star

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
48453042200	3.7	3,941	33%	$1,429

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 51

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

Socioeconomic status 50%ile

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

Household characteristics 10%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 74%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 75%ile

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

Frequently asked

About North Star

What is the eviction-risk score for North Star?

North Star scores 3.7/10 (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 Star compare to Austin overall?

North Star scores 0.8 points higher than Austin overall (2.9/10). Renters spend 33% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,429 vs $1,729.

What is the average rent in North Star?

Average gross rent in North Star is $1,429/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 33% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of North Star residents are renters?

85% of North Star households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Austin). The neighborhood has 3,941 residents.

Is North Star a high social-vulnerability area?

North Star sits in the 51st 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.

How safe is North Star for landlords?

North Star carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.7/10). 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.

What is the demographic breakdown of North Star?

North Star has 4,179 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (36.3%), Hispanic / Latino (30.5%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (26.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near North Star

3.8 Quail Hollow 2 tracts · pop 6,613 3.4 Lamplight Village 3 tracts · pop 10,421 3.7 Park Central 2 tracts · pop 8,064 4.9 Quail Creek 2 tracts · pop 11,913 2.8 Arrowwood 2 tracts · pop 8,334 4.3 Copperfield 2 tracts · pop 9,010

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Austin

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to North Star.

3.7 Brodie Oaks 2 tracts · pop 6,421 3.7 North Oaks 1 tracts · pop 3,107 3.7 Daffan Gin Park 2 tracts · pop 5,509 3.7 Windsor Park 3 tracts · pop 11,845 3.7 Stoney Ridge 1 tracts · pop 7,203 3.7 Onion Creek Forest 2 tracts · pop 8,108

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