4 census tracts · pop 20,743 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.3/10
· range 4–4.8
Washington is a hispanic-white neighborhood in San Jose with 4 census tracts and a population of 20,743 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.3/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 53% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 24% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,444/month sits 8% lower than the San Jose citywide average ($2,669).
Risk score
4.3
Moderate
4 tracts · population-weighted
Washington vs San JoseHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority72%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport71%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Washington
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
15.1%Housing insecurity
7.2%Utility shutoff threat
16.7%Food insecurity
13.4%SNAP enrollment
11.9%No health insurance
27.9%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Washington
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Washington?
Washington scores 4.3/10 (Moderate tier) across 4 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 compare to San Jose overall?
Washington scores 4.9 points lower than San Jose overall (9.2/10). Renters spend 53% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $2,444 vs $2,669.
Q3
What is the average rent in Washington?
Average gross rent in Washington eviction laws is $2,444/month (pop-weighted across 4 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 53% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Washington residents are renters?
49% of Washington households are renter-occupied (vs 44% in San Jose). The neighborhood has 20,743 residents.
Q5
Is Washington a high social-vulnerability area?
Washington sits in the 57th 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 Washington have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Washington is census tract 06085501700 (score 4.8/10). Across the 4 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4 to 4.8, a spread of 0.8 points.
Q7
How safe is Washington for landlords?
Washington eviction laws carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.3/10). Pop-weighted across 4 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.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of Washington?
Washington has 20,872 residents (Hispanic-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (49.2%), White (non-Hispanic) (36.9%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
