1 census tracts · pop 2,727 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.7/10
· range 5.7–5.7
North Indianapolis is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Indianapolis with 1 census tract and a population of 2,727 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.7/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 48% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 21% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $800/month sits 31% lower than the Indianapolis citywide average ($1,156).
Risk score
5.7
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
North Indianapolis vs IndianapolisHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority92%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport70%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in North Indianapolis
Aggregated across 0 validated constituent tracts. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Pandemic-era tracking (2020–2021)
557Total filings 2020-21
7.2Avg monthly observed
9.9Pre-pandemic baseline
0.73×Ratio to baseline
Pandemic filings ran below baseline. Tracked under Eviction Lab Eviction Tracking System (Indianapolis, IN).
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Indianapolis
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
29.8%Housing insecurity
26.6%Utility shutoff threat
41.1%Food insecurity
34.5%SNAP enrollment
15.3%No health insurance
42.3%Any disability
Frequently asked
About North Indianapolis
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for North Indianapolis?
North Indianapolis scores 5.7/10 (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 North Indianapolis compare to Indianapolis overall?
North Indianapolis scores 3.0 points higher than Indianapolis overall (2.7/10). Renters spend 48% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $800 vs $1,156.
Q3
What is the average rent in North Indianapolis?
Average gross rent in North Indianapolis eviction risk is $800/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 48% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of North Indianapolis residents are renters?
49% of North Indianapolis households are renter-occupied (vs 44% in Indianapolis). The neighborhood has 2,727 residents.
Q5
Is North Indianapolis a high social-vulnerability area?
North Indianapolis sits in the 95th 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 North Indianapolis for landlords?
North Indianapolis eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.7/10). 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 Indianapolis as a whole (2.7/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of North Indianapolis?
North Indianapolis has 2,491 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (70%), Hispanic / Latino (15.6%), White (non-Hispanic) (12.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
