1 census tracts · pop 2,822 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.2/10
· range 6.2–6.2
Monroe Ward is a white-black neighborhood in Richmond with 1 census tract and a population of 2,822 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.2/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 66% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 46% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,266/month sits 8% lower than the Richmond citywide average ($1,372).
Risk score
6.2
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Monroe Ward vs RichmondHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority68%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport100%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Monroe Ward
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
16.5%Housing insecurity
11.1%Utility shutoff threat
22.7%Food insecurity
19.6%SNAP enrollment
11.3%No health insurance
34.2%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Monroe Ward
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Monroe Ward?
Monroe Ward scores 6.2/10 (Elevated 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 Monroe Ward compare to Richmond overall?
Monroe Ward scores 1.5 points higher than Richmond overall (4.7/10). Renters spend 66% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,266 vs $1,372.
Q3
What is the average rent in Monroe Ward?
Average gross rent in Monroe Ward is $1,266/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 66% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Monroe Ward residents are renters?
99% of Monroe Ward households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Richmond). The neighborhood has 2,822 residents.
Q5
Is Monroe Ward a high social-vulnerability area?
Monroe Ward 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 Monroe Ward for landlords?
Monroe Ward carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.2/10). 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 Richmond as a whole (4.7/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Monroe Ward?
Monroe Ward has 2,882 residents (White-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (36.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (34.1%), Other / Multiracial (11.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
