1 census tracts · pop 2,618 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4/10
· range 4–4
Little Italy is a asian-white neighborhood in San Jose with 1 census tract and a population of 2,618 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 48% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 16% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,769/month sits 4% higher than the San Jose citywide average ($2,669).
Risk score
4
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Little Italy vs San JoseHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority78%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport79%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.
8.8%Housing insecurity
4.3%Utility shutoff threat
8.7%Food insecurity
6.4%SNAP enrollment
5.4%No health insurance
19.1%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Little Italy
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Little Italy?
Little Italy scores 4/10 (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 Little Italy compare to San Jose overall?
Little Italy scores 5.2 points lower than San Jose overall (9.2/10). Renters spend 48% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $2,769 vs $2,669.
Q3
What is the average rent in Little Italy?
Average gross rent in Little Italy is $2,769/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 48% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Little Italy residents are renters?
73% of Little Italy households are renter-occupied (vs 44% in San Jose). The neighborhood has 2,618 residents.
Q5
Is Little Italy a high social-vulnerability area?
Little Italy sits in the 35th 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
How safe is Little Italy for landlords?
Little Italy carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4/10). 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 San Jose as a whole (9.2/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Little Italy?
Little Italy has 3,009 residents (Asian-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Asian (non-Hispanic) (32.3%), White (non-Hispanic) (27.8%), Hispanic / Latino (25.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
