Neighborhood · Round Rock, TX

South Creek Eviction Risk: Lower

2 census tracts · pop 11,410 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.3/10 · range 2.2–2.4

South Creek is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Round Rock with 2 census tracts and a population of 11,410 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.3/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 62% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 19% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,908/month sits 8% higher than the Round Rock citywide average ($1,763).

Risk score

2.3

Lower

2 tracts · population-weighted

South Creek vs Round Rock How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

61.6% +103%

Round Rock: 30.4%

Average gross rent

$1,908 +8%

Round Rock: $1,763

Average HH income

$108,112 +11%

Round Rock: $97,187

Poverty rate

12.9% +68%

Round Rock: 7.7%

Renter share

33.9% -24%

Round Rock: 44.5%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Creek and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 2.2–2.4

Why South Creek scores 2.3

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 5.1–5.1 across tracts

5.1

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Rent control risk

62% of income on rent · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 3.5–3.5 across tracts

3.5

Tenant organizing strength

34% renter households · Range 3.0–3.0 across tracts

3.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Economic stress

12.9% below poverty line · Range 2.9–3.7 across tracts

3.2

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.2–5.5 across tracts

4.8

Risk score comparison

South Creek vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in South Creek

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
48491020707	2.4	6,467	67%	$1,797
48491020712	2.2	4,943	54%	$2,054

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 48

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 52%ile

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

Household characteristics 58%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 73%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 25%ile

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

Frequently asked

About South Creek

What is the eviction-risk score for South Creek?

South Creek scores 2.3/10 (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.

How does South Creek compare to Round Rock overall?

South Creek scores 0.2 points lower than Round Rock overall (2.5/10). Renters spend 62% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $1,908 vs $1,763.

What is the average rent in South Creek?

Average gross rent in South Creek is $1,908/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 62% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Creek residents are renters?

34% of South Creek households are renter-occupied (vs 44% in Round Rock). The neighborhood has 11,410 residents.

Is South Creek a high social-vulnerability area?

South Creek sits in the 48th 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.

Which tracts in South Creek have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in South Creek is census tract 48491020707 (score 2.4/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 2.2 to 2.4, a spread of 0.2 points.

How safe is South Creek for landlords?

South Creek carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.3/10). 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 Round Rock as a whole (2.5/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Creek?

South Creek has 12,134 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (41.1%), Hispanic / Latino (32%), Black (non-Hispanic) (13.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Creek

1.2 Lake Forest 5 tracts · pop 19,542 2.7 Rubio 2 tracts · pop 7,893 1.8 Homestead at Old Settlers Park 2 tracts · pop 6,695 1.8 Villages of Chandler Creek 2 tracts · pop 7,561 2.5 Lakeside 2 tracts · pop 6,905 1.5 Carmel Creek 3 tracts · pop 16,338

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Round Rock

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Creek.

2.2 The Creeks at Round Rock 1 tracts · pop 3,559 2.1 Lakeside 2 tracts · pop 6,905 2.5 Indian Ridge 1 tracts · pop 4,193 2.6 Cimarron 1 tracts · pop 3,495 2.7 Rubio 2 tracts · pop 7,893 1.8 Homestead at Old Settlers Park 2 tracts · pop 6,695

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