2 census tracts · pop 10,419 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.9/10
· range 5.9–7.3
South Hill Section is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Burlington with 2 census tracts and a population of 10,419 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.9/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 71% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 57% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,467/month sits 11% lower than the Burlington citywide average ($1,649).
Risk score
6.9
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
South Hill Section vs BurlingtonHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority20%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport92%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About South Hill Section
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Hill Section?
South Hill Section scores 6.9/10 (Elevated 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 Hill Section compare to Burlington overall?
South Hill Section scores 0.8 points higher than Burlington overall (6.1/10). Renters spend 71% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $1,467 vs $1,649.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Hill Section?
Average gross rent in South Hill Section is $1,467/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 71% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Hill Section residents are renters?
69% of South Hill Section households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Burlington). The neighborhood has 10,419 residents.
Q5
Is South Hill Section a high social-vulnerability area?
South Hill Section 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.
Q6
Which tracts in South Hill Section have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in South Hill Section is census tract 50007003900 (score 7.3/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.9 to 7.3, a spread of 1.4 points.
Q7
How safe is South Hill Section for landlords?
South Hill Section carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.9/10). 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 Burlington as a whole (6.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of South Hill Section?
South Hill Section has 10,742 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (86.5%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (4.4%), Other / Multiracial (4.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
