1 census tracts · pop 3,092 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.5/10
· range 5.5–5.5
Cherry Gardens is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Richmond with 1 census tract and a population of 3,092 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 52% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 31% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,248/month sits 9% lower than the Richmond citywide average ($1,372).
Risk score
5.5
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Cherry Gardens vs RichmondHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority88%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport84%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Cherry Gardens
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
24.5%Housing insecurity
16.9%Utility shutoff threat
31.4%Food insecurity
30.9%SNAP enrollment
15.7%No health insurance
45.0%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Cherry Gardens
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Cherry Gardens?
Cherry Gardens scores 5.5/10 (Moderate 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 Cherry Gardens compare to Richmond overall?
Cherry Gardens scores 0.8 points higher than Richmond overall (4.7/10). Renters spend 52% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,248 vs $1,372.
Q3
What is the average rent in Cherry Gardens?
Average gross rent in Cherry Gardens is $1,248/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 52% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Cherry Gardens residents are renters?
73% of Cherry Gardens households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Richmond). The neighborhood has 3,092 residents.
Q5
Is Cherry Gardens a high social-vulnerability area?
Cherry Gardens sits in the 78th 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 Cherry Gardens for landlords?
Cherry Gardens carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.5/10). 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 Richmond as a whole (4.7/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Cherry Gardens?
Cherry Gardens has 2,204 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (90.8%), White (non-Hispanic) (8.5%), Hispanic / Latino (0.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
