1 census tracts · pop 2,736 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.8/10
· range 6.8–6.8
Washington Square is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Pasadena with 1 census tract and a population of 2,736 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.8/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 57% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 26% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,947/month sits 14% lower than the Pasadena citywide average ($2,265).
Risk score
6.8
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Washington Square vs PasadenaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority67%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport87%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Washington Square
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
11.1%Housing insecurity
5.2%Utility shutoff threat
12.5%Food insecurity
11.3%SNAP enrollment
6.6%No health insurance
29.4%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Washington Square
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Washington Square?
Washington Square scores 6.8/10 (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 Washington Square compare to Pasadena overall?
Washington Square scores 1.3 points lower than Pasadena overall (8.1/10). Renters spend 57% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,947 vs $2,265.
Q3
What is the average rent in Washington Square?
Average gross rent in Washington eviction laws Square is $1,947/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 57% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Washington Square residents are renters?
56% of Washington Square households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Pasadena). The neighborhood has 2,736 residents.
Q5
Is Washington Square a high social-vulnerability area?
Washington Square sits in the 81st 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.
Q6
How safe is Washington Square for landlords?
Washington eviction laws Square carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.8/10). 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 Pasadena as a whole (8.1/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Washington Square?
Washington Square has 2,695 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (55%), Hispanic / Latino (31.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (5.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
