2 census tracts · pop 2,798 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.6/10
· range 7.1–7.6
Westchester is a diverse neighborhood in Los Angeles with 2 census tracts and a population of 2,798 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 60% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 35% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,867/month sits 48% higher than the Los Angeles citywide average ($1,933).
Risk score
7.6
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
Westchester vs Los AngelesHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority66%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport82%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Westchester
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
12.0%Housing insecurity
5.8%Utility shutoff threat
13.8%Food insecurity
12.4%SNAP enrollment
5.5%No health insurance
25.4%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Westchester
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Westchester?
Westchester scores 7.6/10 (Elevated 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 Westchester compare to Los Angeles overall?
Westchester scores 2.3 points lower than Los Angeles overall (9.9/10). Renters spend 60% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $2,867 vs $1,933.
Q3
What is the average rent in Westchester?
Average gross rent in Westchester is $2,867/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 60% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Westchester residents are renters?
74% of Westchester households are renter-occupied (vs 64% in Los Angeles). The neighborhood has 2,798 residents.
Q5
Is Westchester a high social-vulnerability area?
Westchester sits in the 32nd 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
Which tracts in Westchester have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Westchester is census tract 06037276607 (score 7.6/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 7.1 to 7.6, a spread of 0.5 points.
Q7
How safe is Westchester for landlords?
Westchester carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.6/10). 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 Los Angeles as a whole (9.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of Westchester?
Westchester has 2,879 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (50.7%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (15.1%), Other / Multiracial (12.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
