Neighborhood · Austin, TX

West Campus Eviction Risk: Elevated

1 census tracts · pop 3,038 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.2/10 · range 6.2–6.2

West Campus is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Austin with 1 census tract and a population of 3,038 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.2/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 73% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 58% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,334/month sits 23% lower than the Austin citywide average ($1,729).

Risk score

6.2

Elevated

1 tracts · population-weighted

West Campus vs Austin How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

73.3% +152%

Austin: 29.1%

Average gross rent

$1,334 -23%

Austin: $1,729

Average HH income

$19,162 -79%

Austin: $91,461

Poverty rate

61.3% +400%

Austin: 12.3%

Renter share

87.8% +55%

Austin: 56.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across West Campus and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 6.2–6.2

Why West Campus scores 6.2

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

73% 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

88% 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

61.3% below poverty line · Range 10.0–10.0 across tracts

10.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.8–1.8 across tracts

1.8

Risk score comparison

West Campus vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in West Campus

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
48453000607	6.2	3,038	73%	$1,334

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 45

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

Socioeconomic status 86%ile

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

Household characteristics 0%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 69%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 66%ile

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

Frequently asked

About West Campus

What is the eviction-risk score for West Campus?

West Campus scores 6.2/10 (Elevated 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 West Campus compare to Austin overall?

West Campus scores 3.3 points higher than Austin overall (2.9/10). Renters spend 73% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,334 vs $1,729.

What is the average rent in West Campus?

Average gross rent in West Campus is $1,334/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 73% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of West Campus residents are renters?

88% of West Campus households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Austin). The neighborhood has 3,038 residents.

Is West Campus a high social-vulnerability area?

West Campus sits in the 45th 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.

How safe is West Campus for landlords?

West Campus carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.2/10). 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 higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of West Campus?

West Campus has 2,918 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (45.6%), Hispanic / Latino (24.7%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (21.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near West Campus

6.3 The Drag 3 tracts · pop 18,285 4 Ideal Place 2 tracts · pop 8,528 3 Evergreen Heights 2 tracts · pop 6,805 4.3 Blackshear-Prospect Hill 2 tracts · pop 5,778 3.8 The Triangle 2 tracts · pop 6,549 3.1 Zilker 2 tracts · pop 7,388

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Austin

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to West Campus.

6.1 North Austin Civic Association 2 tracts · pop 10,612 6.1 Hemphill Park 1 tracts · pop 2,779 6.4 The Drag 3 tracts · pop 18,285 5.8 Sunridge Park 1 tracts · pop 3,730 5.8 Southeast Austin 1 tracts · pop 3,366 5.6 Coronado Hills 1 tracts · pop 3,258

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