2 census tracts · pop 2,166 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.5/10
· range 5.3–5.6
North Harbor is a black-hispanic neighborhood in East Chicago with 2 census tracts and a population of 2,166 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 30% 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 $809/month sits 5% lower than the East Chicago citywide average ($854).
Risk score
5.5
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
North Harbor vs East ChicagoHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority97%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport66%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Harbor
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
33.1%Housing insecurity
27.3%Utility shutoff threat
48.1%Food insecurity
38.1%SNAP enrollment
21.6%No health insurance
43.8%Any disability
Frequently asked
About North Harbor
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for North Harbor?
North Harbor scores 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) across 2 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 North Harbor compare to East Chicago overall?
North Harbor scores 2.7 points higher than East Chicago overall (2.8/10). Renters spend 30% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $809 vs $854.
Q3
What is the average rent in North Harbor?
Average gross rent in North Harbor is $809/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 30% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of North Harbor residents are renters?
79% of North Harbor households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in East Chicago). The neighborhood has 2,166 residents.
Q5
Is North Harbor a high social-vulnerability area?
North Harbor sits in the 85th 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
Which tracts in North Harbor have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in North Harbor is census tract 18089030200 (score 5.6/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.3 to 5.6, a spread of 0.3 points.
Q7
How safe is North Harbor for landlords?
North Harbor carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.5/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to East Chicago as a whole (2.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of North Harbor?
North Harbor has 2,327 residents (Black-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (56.9%), Hispanic / Latino (39.5%), White (non-Hispanic) (2.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
