2 census tracts · pop 12,434 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.4/10
· range 2.6–3.9
South Bend is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Austin with 2 census tracts and a population of 12,434 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.4/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 40% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 12% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,657/month sits 4% lower than the Austin citywide average ($1,729).
Risk score
3.4
Lower
2 tracts · population-weighted
South Bend vs AustinHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority70%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport46%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About South Bend
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Bend?
South Bend scores 3.4/10 (Lower tier) across 2 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 South Bend compare to Austin overall?
South Bend scores 0.5 points higher than Austin overall (2.9/10). Renters spend 40% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,657 vs $1,729.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Bend?
Average gross rent in South Bend is $1,657/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 40% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Bend residents are renters?
77% of South Bend households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Austin). The neighborhood has 12,434 residents.
Q5
Is South Bend a high social-vulnerability area?
South Bend sits in the 30th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
Which tracts in South Bend have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in South Bend is census tract 48453002451 (score 3.9/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 2.6 to 3.9, a spread of 1.3 points.
Q7
How safe is South Bend for landlords?
South Bend carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.4/10). Pop-weighted across 2 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.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of South Bend?
South Bend has 12,339 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (42.3%), Hispanic / Latino (36.7%), Other / Multiracial (8.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
