1 census tracts · pop 5,796 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.9/10
· range 4.9–4.9
Southpark is a hispanic / latino neighborhood in Austin with 1 census tract and a population of 5,796 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 64% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 39% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,438/month sits 17% lower than the Austin citywide average ($1,729).
Risk score
4.9
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Southpark vs AustinHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority94%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport99%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in Southpark
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
654Total filings (sum)
6.56%Avg annual filing rate
8.4%Peak year (2012)
8.41%Latest filed (2012)
Frequently asked
About Southpark
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Southpark?
Southpark scores 4.9/10 (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 Southpark compare to Austin overall?
Southpark scores 2.0 points higher than Austin overall (2.9/10). Renters spend 64% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,438 vs $1,729.
Q3
What is the average rent in Southpark?
Average gross rent in Southpark is $1,438/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 64% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Southpark residents are renters?
51% of Southpark households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Austin). The neighborhood has 5,796 residents.
Q5
Is Southpark a high social-vulnerability area?
Southpark sits in the 100th 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 Southpark for landlords?
Southpark carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.9/10). 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 Southpark?
Southpark has 4,854 residents (Hispanic / Latino Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (78.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (10.2%), White (non-Hispanic) (9.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
