1 census tracts · pop 10,977 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.5/10
· range 5.5–5.5
River Ranch is a diverse neighborhood in Austin with 1 census tract and a population of 10,977 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 88% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 72% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,594/month sits 8% lower than the Austin citywide average ($1,729).
Risk score
5.5
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
River Ranch vs AustinHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority90%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport97%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About River Ranch
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for River Ranch?
River Ranch scores 5.5/10 (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 River Ranch compare to Austin overall?
River Ranch scores 2.6 points higher than Austin overall (2.9/10). Renters spend 88% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,594 vs $1,729.
Q3
What is the average rent in River Ranch?
Average gross rent in River Ranch is $1,594/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 88% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of River Ranch residents are renters?
29% of River Ranch households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Austin). The neighborhood has 10,977 residents.
Q5
Is River Ranch a high social-vulnerability area?
River Ranch 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 River Ranch for landlords?
River Ranch carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.5/10). 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 River Ranch?
River Ranch has 10,904 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (56.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (16%), White (non-Hispanic) (14.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
