2 census tracts · pop 5,275 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.9/10
· range 6.8–7.1
Little Italy is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in San Luis Obispo with 2 census tracts and a population of 5,275 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.9/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 54% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 32% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,765/month sits 10% lower than the San Luis Obispo citywide average ($1,965).
Risk score
6.9
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
Little Italy vs San Luis ObispoHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority50%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport88%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Little Italy
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
10.7%Housing insecurity
6.2%Utility shutoff threat
12.8%Food insecurity
12.2%SNAP enrollment
6.7%No health insurance
27.5%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Little Italy
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Little Italy?
Little Italy scores 6.9/10 (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 Little Italy compare to San Luis Obispo overall?
Little Italy scores 1.0 points lower than San Luis Obispo overall (7.9/10). Renters spend 54% of income on rent vs 45% citywide. Average rent: $1,765 vs $1,965.
Q3
What is the average rent in Little Italy?
Average gross rent in Little Italy is $1,765/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 54% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Little Italy residents are renters?
49% of Little Italy households are renter-occupied (vs 60% in San Luis Obispo). The neighborhood has 5,275 residents.
Q5
Is Little Italy a high social-vulnerability area?
Little Italy sits in the 58th 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 Little Italy have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Little Italy is census tract 06079011104 (score 7.1/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 6.8 to 7.1, a spread of 0.3 points.
Q7
How safe is Little Italy for landlords?
Little Italy carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.9/10). 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 San Luis Obispo as a whole (7.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of Little Italy?
Little Italy has 5,549 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (65.4%), Hispanic / Latino (20.6%), Other / Multiracial (6.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
