Neighborhood · Burlington, VT

North Hill Section Eviction Risk: Elevated

1 census tracts · pop 4,985 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.3/10 · range 6.3–6.3

North Hill Section is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Burlington with 1 census tract and a population of 4,985 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.3/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 47% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 25% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,563/month sits 5% lower than the Burlington citywide average ($1,649).

Risk score

6.3

Elevated

1 tracts · population-weighted

North Hill Section vs Burlington How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

47.4% +45%

Burlington: 32.7%

Average gross rent

$1,563 -5%

Burlington: $1,649

Average HH income

$58,269 -15%

Burlington: $68,854

Poverty rate

23.0% +0%

Burlington: 23.0%

Renter share

73.6% +26%

Burlington: 58.5%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across North Hill Section and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 6.3–6.3

Why North Hill Section scores 6.3

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 4.6–4.6 across tracts

4.6

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 7.7–7.7 across tracts

7.7

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 8.0–8.0 across tracts

8.0

Rent control risk

47% of income on rent · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Tenant organizing strength

74% renter households · Range 7.5–7.5 across tracts

7.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 6.5–6.5 across tracts

6.5

Economic stress

23.0% below poverty line · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.1–3.1 across tracts

3.1

Risk score comparison

North Hill Section vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in North Hill Section

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
50007000300	6.3	4,985	47%	$1,563

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 83

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

Socioeconomic status 87%ile

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

Household characteristics 42%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 40%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 93%ile

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

Frequently asked

About North Hill Section

What is the eviction-risk score for North Hill Section?

North Hill Section scores 6.3/10 (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 North Hill Section compare to Burlington overall?

North Hill Section scores 0.2 points higher than Burlington overall (6.1/10). Renters spend 47% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $1,563 vs $1,649.

What is the average rent in North Hill Section?

Average gross rent in North Hill Section is $1,563/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 47% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of North Hill Section residents are renters?

74% of North Hill Section households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Burlington). The neighborhood has 4,985 residents.

Is North Hill Section a high social-vulnerability area?

North Hill Section sits in the 83rd 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.

How safe is North Hill Section for landlords?

North Hill Section carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.3/10). 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 Burlington as a whole (6.1/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.

What is the demographic breakdown of North Hill Section?

North Hill Section has 4,881 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (76.5%), Black (non-Hispanic) (10.3%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near North Hill Section

5.6 Riverside 4 tracts · pop 12,907 6.6 Downtown 3 tracts · pop 9,564 6.6 South Hill Section 2 tracts · pop 10,419

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Burlington

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to North Hill Section.

6.6 Downtown 3 tracts · pop 9,564 6.9 South Hill Section 2 tracts · pop 10,419 4.5 Birchcliff 1 tracts · pop 2,430 4.4 Van Patten 1 tracts · pop 4,508 4.4 Lakewood 1 tracts · pop 5,749 4 The Addition 1 tracts · pop 2,206

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