Neighborhood · Alexandria, VA

Braddock Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 4,132 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.6/10 · range 1.6–1.6

Braddock is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Alexandria with 1 census tract and a population of 4,132 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 1.6/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 57% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 15% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,949/month sits 7% lower than the Alexandria citywide average ($2,089).

Risk score

1.6

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

Braddock vs Alexandria How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

56.7% +100%

Alexandria: 28.3%

Average gross rent

$1,949 -7%

Alexandria: $2,089

Average HH income

$143,750 +26%

Alexandria: $113,638

Poverty rate

2.9% -66%

Alexandria: 8.4%

Renter share

44.6% -23%

Alexandria: 57.9%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Braddock and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 1.6–1.6

Why Braddock scores 1.6

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

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 3.2–3.2 across tracts

3.2

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 8.1–8.1 across tracts

8.1

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 8.0–8.0 across tracts

8.0

Rent control risk

57% of income on rent · Range 3.5–3.5 across tracts

3.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Tenant organizing strength

45% renter households · Range 6.5–6.5 across tracts

6.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Economic stress

2.9% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.4–3.4 across tracts

3.4

Risk score comparison

Braddock vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Braddock

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
51510201400	1.6	4,132	57%	$1,949

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 16

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

Socioeconomic status 12%ile

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

Household characteristics 4%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 32%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 64%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Braddock

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

6.5%Housing insecurity
4.1%Utility shutoff threat
6.2%Food insecurity
4.3%SNAP enrollment
5.5%No health insurance
20.3%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Braddock

What is the eviction-risk score for Braddock?

Braddock scores 1.6/10 (Lower 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 Braddock compare to Alexandria overall?

Braddock scores 3.0 points lower than Alexandria overall (4.6/10). Renters spend 57% of income on rent vs 28% citywide. Average rent: $1,949 vs $2,089.

What is the average rent in Braddock?

Average gross rent in Braddock is $1,949/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 57% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Braddock residents are renters?

45% of Braddock households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Alexandria). The neighborhood has 4,132 residents.

Is Braddock a high social-vulnerability area?

Braddock sits in the 16th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is Braddock for landlords?

Braddock carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (1.6/10). 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 Alexandria as a whole (4.6/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Braddock?

Braddock has 4,011 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (75.2%), Black (non-Hispanic) (11.6%), Hispanic / Latino (7.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Braddock

1.9 Oakville 4 tracts · pop 9,399 1.8 Rosemont 4 tracts · pop 12,604 2.4 Lynhaven 2 tracts · pop 5,315 1.9 Alexandria Historic District 5 tracts · pop 14,352 3.1 Beverley Hills 2 tracts · pop 7,955 1.9 Captains Row 2 tracts · pop 4,812

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Alexandria

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Braddock.

1.6 Warwick Village 1 tracts · pop 3,569 1.6 Wakefield 1 tracts · pop 4,057 1.6 Chinquapin Village 1 tracts · pop 3,415 1.7 Oakville 4 tracts · pop 9,399 1.7 North Fairlington 1 tracts · pop 2,230 1.5 Jefferson Park 1 tracts · pop 4,974

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