2 census tracts · pop 2,826 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.8/10
· range 4.4–5.5
North Park is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Wheeling with 2 census tracts and a population of 2,826 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.8/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 30% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 13% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $810/month sits 2% higher than the Wheeling citywide average ($794).
Risk score
4.8
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
North Park vs WheelingHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority24%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport38%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Park
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
13.6%Housing insecurity
12.7%Utility shutoff threat
17.7%Food insecurity
20.6%SNAP enrollment
8.2%No health insurance
39.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About North Park
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for North Park?
North Park scores 4.8/10 (Moderate 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 North Park compare to Wheeling overall?
North Park scores 1.7 points higher than Wheeling overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 30% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $810 vs $794.
Q3
What is the average rent in North Park?
Average gross rent in North Park is $810/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 30% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of North Park residents are renters?
41% of North Park households are renter-occupied (vs 40% in Wheeling). The neighborhood has 2,826 residents.
Q5
Is North Park a high social-vulnerability area?
North Park sits in the 53rd 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 North Park have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in North Park is census tract 54069000400 (score 5.5/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.4 to 5.5, a spread of 1.1 points.
Q7
How safe is North Park for landlords?
North Park carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.8/10). 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 Wheeling as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of North Park?
North Park has 2,702 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (85.8%), Black (non-Hispanic) (6%), Other / Multiracial (5.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
