Neighborhood · Christiansburg, VA

South Hill Park Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 5,268 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.2/10 · range 3.2–3.2

South Hill Park is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Christiansburg with 1 census tract and a population of 5,268 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.2/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 41% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 29% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $885/month sits 25% lower than the Christiansburg citywide average ($1,181).

Risk score

3.2

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

South Hill Park vs Christiansburg How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

41.4% +56%

Christiansburg: 26.5%

Average gross rent

$885 -25%

Christiansburg: $1,181

Average HH income

$94,514 +25%

Christiansburg: $75,451

Poverty rate

11.5% -7%

Christiansburg: 12.4%

Renter share

19.7% -51%

Christiansburg: 40.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Hill Park and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 3.2–3.2

Why South Hill Park scores 3.2

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 5.3–5.3 across tracts

5.3

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Rent control risk

41% of income on rent · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 2.9–2.9 across tracts

2.9

Tenant organizing strength

20% renter households · Range 8.0–8.0 across tracts

8.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.2–5.2 across tracts

5.2

Economic stress

11.5% below poverty line · Range 2.9–2.9 across tracts

2.9

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.2–2.2 across tracts

2.2

Risk score comparison

South Hill Park vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in South Hill Park

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
51121021000	3.2	5,268	41%	$885

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 34

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

Socioeconomic status 17%ile

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

Household characteristics 33%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 22%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 75%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Hill Park

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

7.4%Housing insecurity
5.0%Utility shutoff threat
8.5%Food insecurity
7.0%SNAP enrollment
6.3%No health insurance
26.9%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South Hill Park

What is the eviction-risk score for South Hill Park?

South Hill Park scores 3.2/10 (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 South Hill Park compare to Christiansburg overall?

South Hill Park scores 0.1 points lower than Christiansburg overall (3.3/10). Renters spend 41% of income on rent vs 27% citywide. Average rent: $885 vs $1,181.

What is the average rent in South Hill Park?

Average gross rent in South Hill Park is $885/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 41% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Hill Park residents are renters?

20% of South Hill Park households are renter-occupied (vs 40% in Christiansburg). The neighborhood has 5,268 residents.

Is South Hill Park a high social-vulnerability area?

South Hill Park sits in the 34th 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.

How safe is South Hill Park for landlords?

South Hill Park carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.2/10). 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 Christiansburg as a whole (3.3/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Hill Park?

South Hill Park has 5,094 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (89.2%), Other / Multiracial (4.6%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (3.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Hill Park

4.4 McBryde Village 2 tracts · pop 12,754

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Christiansburg

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Hill Park.

3.3 Sleepy Hollow 1 tracts · pop 3,306 3.1 La Plateau 1 tracts · pop 4,231 3.6 White Pine 1 tracts · pop 4,798 4.1 Raintree Village 1 tracts · pop 3,910 4.2 Lester Place 1 tracts · pop 2,386

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