Neighborhood · Alexandria, VA

Parkfairfax Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 3,209 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.2/10 · range 2.2–2.2

Parkfairfax is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Alexandria with 1 census tract and a population of 3,209 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.2/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 26% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 14% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,897/month sits 9% lower than the Alexandria citywide average ($2,089).

Risk score

2.2

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

Parkfairfax vs Alexandria How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

26.0% -8%

Alexandria: 28.3%

Average gross rent

$1,897 -9%

Alexandria: $2,089

Average HH income

$100,737 -11%

Alexandria: $113,638

Poverty rate

4.1% -51%

Alexandria: 8.4%

Renter share

33.7% -42%

Alexandria: 57.9%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Parkfairfax and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 2.2–2.2

Why Parkfairfax scores 2.2

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

26% 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

34% 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

4.1% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.2–3.2 across tracts

3.2

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Parkfairfax

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
51510201000	2.2	3,209	26%	$1,897

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 2

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

Socioeconomic status 6%ile

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

Household characteristics 2%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 35%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 11%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Parkfairfax

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

5.6%Housing insecurity
3.7%Utility shutoff threat
5.3%Food insecurity
3.7%SNAP enrollment
4.4%No health insurance
19.6%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Parkfairfax

What is the eviction-risk score for Parkfairfax?

Parkfairfax scores 2.2/10 (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 Parkfairfax compare to Alexandria overall?

Parkfairfax scores 2.4 points lower than Alexandria overall (4.6/10). Renters spend 26% of income on rent vs 28% citywide. Average rent: $1,897 vs $2,089.

What is the average rent in Parkfairfax?

Average gross rent in Parkfairfax is $1,897/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 26% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Parkfairfax residents are renters?

34% of Parkfairfax households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Alexandria). The neighborhood has 3,209 residents.

Is Parkfairfax a high social-vulnerability area?

Parkfairfax sits in the 2nd 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 Parkfairfax for landlords?

Parkfairfax carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.2/10). 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 Parkfairfax?

Parkfairfax has 3,016 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (82.3%), Hispanic / Latino (8.7%), Other / Multiracial (4.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Parkfairfax

3.1 Beverley Hills 2 tracts · pop 7,955 2.4 Lynhaven 2 tracts · pop 5,315 2.6 Fort Ward Heights 2 tracts · pop 8,132 2.1 Delta 2 tracts · pop 7,179 1.9 Oakville 4 tracts · pop 9,399 1.8 Rosemont 4 tracts · pop 12,604

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Alexandria

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Parkfairfax.

2.3 Delta 2 tracts · pop 7,179 2.3 Lynhaven 2 tracts · pop 5,315 2.1 Brad Lee 1 tracts · pop 3,718 2 Cameron Valley 1 tracts · pop 764 2.5 Varsity Park 1 tracts · pop 3,225 1.9 Seminary Valley 2 tracts · pop 7,698

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