1 census tracts · pop 4,741 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.3/10
· range 3.3–3.3
New Town is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Key West with 1 census tract and a population of 4,741 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.3/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 51% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 20% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,648/month sits 26% lower than the Key West citywide average ($2,220).
Risk score
3.3
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
New Town vs Key WestHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority58%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport93%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About New Town
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for New Town?
New Town scores 3.3/10 (Lower 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 New Town compare to Key West overall?
New Town scores 1.0 points higher than Key West overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 51% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $1,648 vs $2,220.
Q3
What is the average rent in New Town?
Average gross rent in New Town is $1,648/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 51% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of New Town residents are renters?
74% of New Town households are renter-occupied (vs 51% in Key West). The neighborhood has 4,741 residents.
Q5
Is New Town a high social-vulnerability area?
New Town sits in the 66th 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
How safe is New Town for landlords?
New Town carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.3/10). 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 Key West as a whole (2.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of New Town?
New Town has 4,629 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (56.4%), Hispanic / Latino (26.8%), Black (non-Hispanic) (12.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
