1 census tracts · pop 1,747 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6/10
· range 6–6
The Flatts is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Morgantown with 1 census tract and a population of 1,747 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 59% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 31% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $809/month sits 14% lower than the Morgantown citywide average ($937).
Risk score
6
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
The Flatts vs MorgantownHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority39%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport93%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in The Flatts
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
17.7%Housing insecurity
15.9%Utility shutoff threat
26.7%Food insecurity
27.7%SNAP enrollment
10.1%No health insurance
36.9%Any disability
Frequently asked
About The Flatts
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for The Flatts?
The Flatts scores 6/10 (Elevated 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 The Flatts compare to Morgantown overall?
The Flatts scores 2.7 points higher than Morgantown overall (3.3/10). Renters spend 59% of income on rent vs 41% citywide. Average rent: $809 vs $937.
Q3
What is the average rent in The Flatts?
Average gross rent in The Flatts is $809/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 59% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of The Flatts residents are renters?
100% of The Flatts households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Morgantown). The neighborhood has 1,747 residents.
Q5
Is The Flatts a high social-vulnerability area?
The Flatts sits in the 44th 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 The Flatts for landlords?
The Flatts carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6/10). 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 Morgantown as a whole (3.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of The Flatts?
The Flatts has 1,773 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (78.7%), Black (non-Hispanic) (7.7%), Other / Multiracial (5.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
