Neighborhood · Blaine, WA

Douglas Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 3,949 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.3/10 · range 4.3–4.3

Douglas is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Blaine with 1 census tract and a population of 3,949 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.3/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 23% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 11% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $1,284/month sits 11% lower than the Blaine citywide median ($1,450).

Risk score

4.3

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

Douglas vs Blaine How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

23.3% -16%

Blaine: 27.9%

Average gross rent

$1,284 -11%

Blaine: $1,450

Average HH income

$81,076 -1%

Blaine: $81,559

Poverty rate

13.2% +11%

Blaine: 11.9%

Renter share

42.9% +49%

Blaine: 28.9%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Douglas and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 4.3–4.3

Why Douglas scores 4.3

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 6.2–6.2 across tracts

6.2

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 7.8–7.8 across tracts

7.8

Rent control risk

23% of income on rent · Range 4.8–4.8 across tracts

4.8

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.4–5.4 across tracts

5.4

Tenant organizing strength

43% renter households · Range 6.7–6.7 across tracts

6.7

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.3–5.3 across tracts

5.3

Economic stress

13.2% below poverty line · Range 3.3–3.3 across tracts

3.3

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.8–2.8 across tracts

2.8

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Douglas

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
53073010409	4.3	3,949	23%	$1,284

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 84

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 73%ile

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

Household characteristics 92%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 50%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 80%ile

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

Frequently asked

About Douglas

What is the eviction-risk score for Douglas?

Douglas scores 4.3/10 (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.

How does Douglas compare to Blaine overall?

Douglas scores 0.5 points lower than Blaine overall (4.8/10). Renters spend 23% of income on rent vs 28% citywide. Median rent: $1,284 vs $1,450.

What is the average rent in Douglas?

Median gross rent in Douglas is $1,284/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 23% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Douglas residents are renters?

43% of Douglas households are renter-occupied (vs 29% in Blaine). The neighborhood has 3,949 residents.

Is Douglas a high social-vulnerability area?

Douglas sits in the 84th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is Douglas for landlords?

Douglas carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.3/10). 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 Blaine as a whole (4.8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Douglas?

Douglas has 3,879 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (71.9%), Hispanic / Latino (10.4%), Other / Multiracial (9.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Douglas

6.0 Birchwood 2 tracts · pop 7,970 6.4 Sehome 2 tracts · pop 9,541 5.1 Lakeway 2 tracts · pop 7,341 6.4 Happy Valley 2 tracts · pop 7,659

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