Neighborhood · Richland, WA

South Richland Eviction Risk: Lower

2 census tracts · pop 9,931 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.1/10 · range 3–3.1

South Richland is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Richland with 2 census tracts and a population of 9,931 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.1/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 48% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 48% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $986/month sits 33% lower than the Richland citywide average ($1,468).

Risk score

3.1

Lower

2 tracts · population-weighted

South Richland vs Richland How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

47.8% +78%

Richland: 26.9%

Average gross rent

$986 -33%

Richland: $1,468

Average HH income

$138,887 +50%

Richland: $92,550

Poverty rate

3.1% -67%

Richland: 9.3%

Renter share

13.7% -61%

Richland: 35.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Richland and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 3–3.1

Why South Richland scores 3.1

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 3.9–3.9 across tracts

3.9

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 4.6–4.6 across tracts

4.6

Rent control risk

48% of income on rent · Range 4.9–4.9 across tracts

4.9

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.6–5.6 across tracts

5.6

Tenant organizing strength

14% renter households · Range 7.4–7.4 across tracts

7.4

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.9–4.9 across tracts

4.9

Economic stress

3.1% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.9–5.0 across tracts

4.9

Risk score comparison

South Richland vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in South Richland

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
53005010817	3.1	6,570	62%	$1,490
53005010819	3	3,361	21%	—

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 22

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 16%ile

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

Household characteristics 57%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 35%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 21%ile

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

Frequently asked

About South Richland

What is the eviction-risk score for South Richland?

South Richland scores 3.1/10 (Lower tier) across 2 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 Richland compare to Richland overall?

South Richland scores 3.3 points lower than Richland overall (6.4/10). Renters spend 48% of income on rent vs 27% citywide. Average rent: $986 vs $1,468.

What is the average rent in South Richland?

Average gross rent in South Richland eviction risk is $986/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 48% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Richland residents are renters?

14% of South Richland households are renter-occupied (vs 36% in Richland). The neighborhood has 9,931 residents.

Is South Richland a high social-vulnerability area?

South Richland sits in the 22nd 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.

Which tracts in South Richland have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in South Richland is census tract 53005010817 (score 3.1/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3 to 3.1, a spread of 0.1 points.

How safe is South Richland for landlords?

South Richland eviction risk carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.1/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Richland as a whole (6.4/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Richland?

South Richland has 9,997 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (77.7%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (9.1%), Hispanic / Latino (8.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Richland

5.3 Kennewick Park 2 tracts · pop 12,398 5.3 Gold Coast District 2 tracts · pop 6,122 5.8 Windsong 3 tracts · pop 19,837 4.3 Tri-Cities Research District 2 tracts · pop 9,596 5.5 South Highlands 2 tracts · pop 13,300 7.3 Kennewick Civic Center 3 tracts · pop 11,285

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Richland

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Richland.

3.1 Queensgate 1 tracts · pop 3,323 2.9 Badger Mountain South 1 tracts · pop 5,632 3.4 Horn Rapids 1 tracts · pop 6,128 3.5 Hansen Park 1 tracts · pop 4,908 4.2 Richland Wye 1 tracts · pop 3,919 4.3 Tri-Cities Research District 2 tracts · pop 9,596

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