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Neighborhood · Seattle, WA

West Edge Eviction Risk: Elevated

2 census tracts · pop 5,905 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.4/10 · range 6.1–6.6

West Edge is a white-asian neighborhood in Seattle with 2 census tracts and a population of 5,905 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.4/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 43% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 19% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $2,409/month sits 19% higher than the Seattle citywide median ($2,030).

Risk score
6.4
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
West Edge vs Seattle How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
% of income on rent
42.5% +55%
Seattle: 27.4%
Average gross rent
$2,409 +19%
Seattle: $2,030
Average HH income
$133,482 +9%
Seattle: $121,984
Poverty rate
17.2% +74%
Seattle: 9.9%
Renter share
80.2% +43%
Seattle: 56.3%
Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

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Geographic context

Risk heat across West Edge and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 6.1–6.6

Why West Edge scores 6.4

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 7.6–7.6 across tracts
7.6
Local political climate
Parent city governance · Range 9.5–9.5 across tracts
9.5
Rent control risk
43% of income on rent · Range 9.0–9.0 across tracts
9.0
Eviction process difficulty
State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 8.5–8.5 across tracts
8.5
Tenant organizing strength
80% renter households · Range 9.0–9.0 across tracts
9.0
Housing court bias
County bench composition · Range 8.5–8.5 across tracts
8.5
Economic stress
17.2% below poverty line · Range 3.8–4.7 across tracts
4.3
Supply constraint
Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.2–4.7 across tracts
4.0
Risk score comparison

West Edge vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

West Edge score vs. parent city, state, U.S.West Edge: 6.46.4West EdgeNeighborhoodParent city: 8.28.2Parent cityhost cityState: 5.75.7Stateavg in stateU.S.: 5.35.3U.S.national avgU.S. avg = 5.0
Census tracts

2 tracts in West Edge

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

Tract Score Pop % over 30% on rent Average rent
53033008102 6.6 3,244 48% $2,595
53033008101 6.1 2,661 36% $2,183
Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 66

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

Socioeconomic status 41%ile
Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden
Household characteristics 40%ile
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority 58%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport 96%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked

About West Edge

Q1

What is the eviction-risk score for West Edge?

West Edge scores 6.4/10 (Elevated 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.

Q2

How does West Edge compare to Seattle overall?

West Edge scores 1.8 points lower than Seattle overall (8.2/10). Renters spend 43% of income on rent vs 27% citywide. Median rent: $2,409 vs $2,030.

Q3

What is the average rent in West Edge?

Median gross rent in West Edge is $2,409/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 43% of renter households are cost-burdened.

Q4

What percentage of West Edge residents are renters?

80% of West Edge households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Seattle). The neighborhood has 5,905 residents.

Q5

Is West Edge a high social-vulnerability area?

West Edge sits in the 66th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

Q6

Which tracts in West Edge have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in West Edge is census tract 53033008102 (score 6.6/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 6.1 to 6.6 — a spread of 0.5 points.

Q7

How safe is West Edge for landlords?

West Edge carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.4/10). 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 Seattle as a whole (8.2/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

Q8

What is the demographic breakdown of West Edge?

West Edge has 6,300 residents (White-Asian Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (53.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (25%), Hispanic / Latino (8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

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