1 census tracts · pop 6,002 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.8/10
· range 5.8–5.8
Westerly is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Erie with 1 census tract and a population of 6,002 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.8/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 50% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 22% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $3,000/month sits 7% higher than the Erie citywide median ($2,805).
Risk score
5.8
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Westerly vs ErieHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority27%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport10%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Westerly
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Westerly?
Westerly scores 5.8/10 (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 Westerly compare to Erie overall?
Westerly scores 0.0 points higher than Erie overall (5.8/10). Renters spend 50% of income on rent vs 27% citywide. Median rent: $3,000 vs $2,805.
Q3
What is the average rent in Westerly?
Median gross rent in Westerly is $3,000/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 50% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Westerly residents are renters?
2% of Westerly households are renter-occupied (vs 12% in Erie). The neighborhood has 6,002 residents.
Q5
Is Westerly a high social-vulnerability area?
Westerly sits in the 3th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Westerly for landlords?
Westerly carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.8/10). 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 Erie as a whole (5.8/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Westerly?
Westerly has 6,827 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (79.7%), Other / Multiracial (8.1%), Hispanic / Latino (7.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.