1 census tracts · pop 2,762 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.1/10
· range 5.1–5.1
South Hill is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Bellingham with 1 census tract and a population of 2,762 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.1/10 (Moderate 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 16% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,546/month sits 2% lower than the Bellingham citywide average ($1,577).
Risk score
5.1
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Hill vs BellinghamHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority19%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport18%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About South Hill
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Hill?
South Hill scores 5.1/10 (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 South Hill compare to Bellingham overall?
South Hill scores 2.0 points lower than Bellingham overall (7.1/10). Renters spend 48% of income on rent vs 37% citywide. Average rent: $1,546 vs $1,577.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Hill?
Average gross rent in South Hill eviction risk is $1,546/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 48% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Hill residents are renters?
31% of South Hill households are renter-occupied (vs 55% in Bellingham). The neighborhood has 2,762 residents.
Q5
Is South Hill a high social-vulnerability area?
South Hill sits in the 9th 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.
Q6
How safe is South Hill for landlords?
South Hill eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.1/10). 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 Bellingham as a whole (7.1/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South Hill?
South Hill has 2,865 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (84.9%), Other / Multiracial (7.2%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
