1 census tracts · pop 2,771 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.9/10
· range 6.9–6.9
East Albany is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Albany with 1 census tract and a population of 2,771 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. 64% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 31% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $906/month sits 3% lower than the Albany citywide average ($931).
Risk score
6.9
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
East Albany vs AlbanyHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority90%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport91%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in East Albany
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
33.3%Housing insecurity
26.0%Utility shutoff threat
44.4%Food insecurity
46.8%SNAP enrollment
20.2%No health insurance
45.2%Any disability
Frequently asked
About East Albany
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for East Albany?
East Albany scores 6.9/10 (Elevated 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 East Albany compare to Albany overall?
East Albany scores 3.7 points higher than Albany overall (3.2/10). Renters spend 64% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $906 vs $931.
Q3
What is the average rent in East Albany?
Average gross rent in East Albany eviction risk is $906/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 64% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of East Albany residents are renters?
61% of East Albany households are renter-occupied (vs 62% in Albany). The neighborhood has 2,771 residents.
Q5
Is East Albany a high social-vulnerability area?
East Albany sits in the 99th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly 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 East Albany for landlords?
East Albany eviction risk carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.9/10). 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 Albany as a whole (3.2/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of East Albany?
East Albany has 2,785 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (89%), White (non-Hispanic) (7.8%), Other / Multiracial (3.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
