1 census tracts · pop 3,203 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.7/10
· range 2.7–2.7
Washington Forest is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Alexandria with 1 census tract and a population of 3,203 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.7/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 50% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 27% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,986/month sits 5% lower than the Alexandria citywide average ($2,089).
Risk score
2.7
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
Washington Forest vs AlexandriaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority73%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport95%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Washington Forest
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
10.2%Housing insecurity
6.1%Utility shutoff threat
12.3%Food insecurity
9.1%SNAP enrollment
11.3%No health insurance
32.8%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Washington Forest
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Washington Forest?
Washington Forest scores 2.7/10 (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 Washington Forest compare to Alexandria overall?
Washington Forest scores 1.9 points lower than Alexandria overall (4.6/10). Renters spend 50% of income on rent vs 28% citywide. Average rent: $1,986 vs $2,089.
Q3
What is the average rent in Washington Forest?
Average gross rent in Washington eviction laws Forest is $1,986/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 50% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Washington Forest residents are renters?
72% of Washington Forest households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Alexandria). The neighborhood has 3,203 residents.
Q5
Is Washington Forest a high social-vulnerability area?
Washington Forest sits in the 82nd 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.
Q6
How safe is Washington Forest for landlords?
Washington eviction laws Forest carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.7/10). 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 Washington Forest?
Washington Forest has 3,339 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (42%), Hispanic / Latino (32.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (14.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
