1 census tracts · pop 3,121 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.7/10
· range 6.7–6.7
Morningside is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Albany with 1 census tract and a population of 3,121 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.7/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 38% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 17% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $869/month sits 7% lower than the Albany citywide average ($931).
Risk score
6.7
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Morningside vs AlbanyHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority98%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport57%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Morningside
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
41.3%Housing insecurity
34.4%Utility shutoff threat
55.7%Food insecurity
60.8%SNAP enrollment
22.9%No health insurance
49.3%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Morningside
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Morningside?
Morningside scores 6.7/10 (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 Morningside compare to Albany overall?
Morningside scores 3.5 points higher than Albany overall (3.2/10). Renters spend 38% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $869 vs $931.
Q3
What is the average rent in Morningside?
Average gross rent in Morningside is $869/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 38% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Morningside residents are renters?
70% of Morningside households are renter-occupied (vs 62% in Albany). The neighborhood has 3,121 residents.
Q5
Is Morningside a high social-vulnerability area?
Morningside sits in the 90th 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 Morningside for landlords?
Morningside carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.7/10). 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 Morningside?
Morningside has 3,223 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (93.3%), Hispanic / Latino (3.5%), Other / Multiracial (2.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
