1 census tracts · pop 7,245 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.2/10
· range 6.2–6.2
Young Square is a hispanic / latino neighborhood in Santa Ana with 1 census tract and a population of 7,245 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.2/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 45% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 37% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,391/month sits 15% higher than the Santa Ana citywide average ($2,082).
Risk score
6.2
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Young Square vs Santa AnaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority83%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 Young Square
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
17.8%Housing insecurity
8.8%Utility shutoff threat
21.0%Food insecurity
17.6%SNAP enrollment
13.9%No health insurance
31.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Young Square
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Young Square?
Young Square scores 6.2/10 (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 Young Square compare to Santa Ana overall?
Young Square scores 2.8 points lower than Santa Ana overall (9/10). Renters spend 45% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $2,391 vs $2,082.
Q3
What is the average rent in Young Square?
Average gross rent in Young Square is $2,391/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 45% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Young Square residents are renters?
56% of Young Square households are renter-occupied (vs 55% in Santa Ana). The neighborhood has 7,245 residents.
Q5
Is Young Square a high social-vulnerability area?
Young Square sits in the 84th 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 Young Square for landlords?
Young Square carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.2/10). 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 Santa Ana as a whole (9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Young Square?
Young Square has 7,425 residents (Hispanic / Latino Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (67.6%), White (non-Hispanic) (22.4%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
