South Wheeling Historic District Eviction Risk: Moderate
1 census tracts · pop 1,927 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.8/10
· range 5.8–5.8
South Wheeling Historic District is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Wheeling with 1 census tract and a population of 1,927 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.8/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 77% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 28% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $543/month sits 32% lower than the Wheeling citywide average ($794).
Risk score
5.8
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Wheeling Historic District vs WheelingHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority23%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport63%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Wheeling Historic District
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
19.8%Housing insecurity
20.2%Utility shutoff threat
28.9%Food insecurity
38.0%SNAP enrollment
11.3%No health insurance
48.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Wheeling Historic District
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Wheeling Historic District?
South Wheeling Historic District scores 5.8/10 (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 Wheeling Historic District compare to Wheeling overall?
South Wheeling Historic District scores 2.7 points higher than Wheeling overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 77% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $543 vs $794.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Wheeling Historic District?
Average gross rent in South Wheeling eviction risk Historic District is $543/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 77% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Wheeling Historic District residents are renters?
45% of South Wheeling Historic District households are renter-occupied (vs 40% in Wheeling). The neighborhood has 1,927 residents.
Q5
Is South Wheeling Historic District a high social-vulnerability area?
South Wheeling Historic District sits in the 57th 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
How safe is South Wheeling Historic District for landlords?
South Wheeling eviction risk Historic District carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.8/10). 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 Wheeling as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South Wheeling Historic District?
South Wheeling Historic District has 1,947 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (85.9%), Black (non-Hispanic) (8.5%), Other / Multiracial (5.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
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