Neighborhood · Bothell, WA

Westcastle Eviction Risk: Lower

5 census tracts · pop 23,761 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2/10 · range 1.1–2.6

Westcastle is a white-asian neighborhood in Bothell with 5 census tracts and a population of 23,761 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 32% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 12% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,839/month sits 21% higher than the Bothell citywide average ($2,346).

Risk score

Lower

5 tracts · population-weighted

Westcastle vs Bothell How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

32.2% +6%

Bothell: 30.5%

Average gross rent

$2,839 +21%

Bothell: $2,346

Average HH income

$172,994 +31%

Bothell: $132,232

Poverty rate

4.4% -23%

Bothell: 5.8%

Renter share

30.8% -11%

Bothell: 34.5%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Westcastle and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 5 tracts span score 1.1–2.6

Why Westcastle scores 2

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 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.3–7.9 across tracts

7.0

Rent control risk

32% of income on rent · Range 3.7–6.6 across tracts

5.8

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.2–5.8 across tracts

5.4

Tenant organizing strength

31% renter households · Range 2.3–7.9 across tracts

5.8

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 3.1–4.9 across tracts

4.3

Economic stress

4.4% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.7 across tracts

1.2

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.6–7.7 across tracts

5.7

Risk score comparison

Westcastle vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Variance across tracts

How uniformly does eviction risk play out in Westcastle?

Left: distribution of constituent tract scores. Right: every tract as a heat square. Click any square to drill in.

Score distribution

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Spread of 1.5 points from 1.1 to 2.6. Moderate variation across constituent tracts.

Tracts as heat grid

2.6 2.5 2.4 1.3 1.1

Each square = one census tract. Color tracks the same green→red ramp as the chloropleth map above.

Census tracts

5 tracts in Westcastle

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
53061051936	2.6	4,373	43%	$2,021
53061051938	2.5	4,737	42%	$2,589
53061051937	2.4	5,077	34%	$3,382
53061051935	1.3	3,256	18%	$3,006
53061051926	1.1	6,318	23%	$3,070

Frequently asked

About Westcastle

What is the eviction-risk score for Westcastle?

Westcastle scores 2/10 (Lower tier) across 5 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 Westcastle compare to Bothell overall?

Westcastle scores 4.6 points lower than Bothell overall (6.6/10). Renters spend 32% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $2,839 vs $2,346.

What is the average rent in Westcastle?

Average gross rent in Westcastle is $2,839/month (pop-weighted across 5 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 32% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Westcastle residents are renters?

31% of Westcastle households are renter-occupied (vs 35% in Bothell). The neighborhood has 23,761 residents.

Which tracts in Westcastle have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in Westcastle is census tract 53061051936 (score 2.6/10). Across the 5 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 1.1 to 2.6, a spread of 1.5 points.

How safe is Westcastle for landlords?

Westcastle carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2/10). Pop-weighted across 5 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Bothell as a whole (6.6/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Westcastle?

Westcastle has 24,009 residents (White-Asian Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (46.4%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (37%), Hispanic / Latino (9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Westcastle

2.5 North Creek 4 tracts · pop 23,661 3 Moorlands 2 tracts · pop 10,260 2.7 Stonehedge Village 3 tracts · pop 16,752 3.3 Maple Glen 4 tracts · pop 17,720 3.5 Meritage Ridge 2 tracts · pop 12,092 1.8 Briarcrest 2 tracts · pop 8,230

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Bothell

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Westcastle.

2.4 Canyon Park 1 tracts · pop 6,050 2.5 North Creek 4 tracts · pop 23,661 2.6 Wayne 1 tracts · pop 6,180 2.7 Stonehedge Village 3 tracts · pop 16,752

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