1 census tracts · pop 2,230 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.7/10
· range 1.7–1.7
North Fairlington is a diverse neighborhood in Alexandria with 1 census tract and a population of 2,230 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 1.7/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 21% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 3% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,064/month sits 1% lower than the Alexandria citywide average ($2,089).
Risk score
1.7
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
North Fairlington vs AlexandriaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority63%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport28%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Fairlington
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
7.6%Housing insecurity
4.7%Utility shutoff threat
6.5%Food insecurity
4.4%SNAP enrollment
5.1%No health insurance
17.0%Any disability
Frequently asked
About North Fairlington
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for North Fairlington?
North Fairlington scores 1.7/10 (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.
Q2
How does North Fairlington compare to Alexandria overall?
North Fairlington scores 2.9 points lower than Alexandria overall (4.6/10). Renters spend 21% of income on rent vs 28% citywide. Average rent: $2,064 vs $2,089.
Q3
What is the average rent in North Fairlington?
Average gross rent in North Fairlington is $2,064/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 21% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of North Fairlington residents are renters?
49% of North Fairlington households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Alexandria). The neighborhood has 2,230 residents.
Q5
Is North Fairlington a high social-vulnerability area?
North Fairlington sits in the 5th 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.
Q6
How safe is North Fairlington for landlords?
North Fairlington carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (1.7/10). 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.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of North Fairlington?
North Fairlington has 2,211 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (51.2%), Black (non-Hispanic) (17.1%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (14.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
