1 census tracts · pop 4,314 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.7/10
· range 4.7–4.7
Washington Square is a hispanic-black neighborhood in East Chicago with 1 census tract and a population of 4,314 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.7/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 25% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 10% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $837/month sits 2% lower than the East Chicago citywide average ($854).
Risk score
4.7
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Washington Square vs East ChicagoHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority94%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport80%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Washington Square
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
23.0%Housing insecurity
16.5%Utility shutoff threat
32.0%Food insecurity
19.0%SNAP enrollment
19.0%No health insurance
35.8%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Washington Square
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Washington Square?
Washington Square scores 4.7/10 (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 Washington Square compare to East Chicago overall?
Washington Square scores 1.9 points higher than East Chicago overall (2.8/10). Renters spend 25% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $837 vs $854.
Q3
What is the average rent in Washington Square?
Average gross rent in Washington eviction laws Square is $837/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 25% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Washington Square residents are renters?
37% of Washington Square households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in East Chicago). The neighborhood has 4,314 residents.
Q5
Is Washington Square a high social-vulnerability area?
Washington Square sits in the 88th 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 Washington Square for landlords?
Washington eviction laws Square carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.7/10). 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 East Chicago as a whole (2.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Washington Square?
Washington Square has 3,821 residents (Hispanic-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (58%), Black (non-Hispanic) (36%), White (non-Hispanic) (4.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
