1 census tracts · pop 2,091 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.7/10
· range 4.7–4.7
Columbia Way is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Vancouver with 1 census tract and a population of 2,091 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.7/10 (Moderate 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 15% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,622/month sits 5% lower than the Vancouver citywide average ($1,702).
Risk score
4.7
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Columbia Way vs VancouverHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority38%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport73%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Columbia Way
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Columbia Way?
Columbia Way scores 4.7/10 (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 Columbia Way compare to Vancouver overall?
Columbia Way scores 2.5 points lower than Vancouver overall (7.2/10). Renters spend 41% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,622 vs $1,702.
Q3
What is the average rent in Columbia Way?
Average gross rent in Columbia Way is $1,622/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 41% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Columbia Way residents are renters?
48% of Columbia Way households are renter-occupied (vs 49% in Vancouver). The neighborhood has 2,091 residents.
Q5
Is Columbia Way a high social-vulnerability area?
Columbia Way sits in the 43rd 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.
Q6
How safe is Columbia Way for landlords?
Columbia Way carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.7/10). 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 Vancouver as a whole (7.2/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Columbia Way?
Columbia Way has 2,346 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (73.1%), Hispanic / Latino (11%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (10.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
