Neighborhood · Portland, ME

East Deering Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 3,717 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.7/10 · range 4.7–4.7

East Deering is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Portland with 1 census tract and a population of 3,717 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. 42% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 16% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,599/month sits 1% higher than the Portland citywide average ($1,577).

Risk score

4.7

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

East Deering vs Portland How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

41.6% +36%

Portland: 30.6%

Average gross rent

$1,599 +1%

Portland: $1,577

Average HH income

$97,721 +28%

Portland: $76,174

Poverty rate

9.5% -16%

Portland: 11.3%

Renter share

53.3% +0%

Portland: 53.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across East Deering and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 4.7–4.7

Why East Deering scores 4.7

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 6.8–6.8 across tracts

6.8

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.5–6.5 across tracts

6.5

Rent control risk

42% of income on rent · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Tenant organizing strength

53% renter households · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Economic stress

9.5% below poverty line · Range 2.4–2.4 across tracts

2.4

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.0–3.0 across tracts

3.0

Risk score comparison

East Deering vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in East Deering

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
23005002300	4.7	3,717	42%	$1,599

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 37

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 45%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 9%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 33%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 61%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in East Deering

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

9.8%Housing insecurity
7.1%Utility shutoff threat
9.4%Food insecurity
11.6%SNAP enrollment
7.0%No health insurance
24.8%Any disability

Frequently asked

About East Deering

What is the eviction-risk score for East Deering?

East Deering 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.

How does East Deering compare to Portland overall?

East Deering scores 1.2 points lower than Portland overall (5.9/10). Renters spend 42% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,599 vs $1,577.

What is the average rent in East Deering?

Average gross rent in East Deering is $1,599/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 42% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of East Deering residents are renters?

53% of East Deering households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Portland). The neighborhood has 3,717 residents.

Is East Deering a high social-vulnerability area?

East Deering sits in the 37th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is East Deering for landlords?

East Deering 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 Portland as a whole (5.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of East Deering?

East Deering has 3,626 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (75.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (11.5%), Other / Multiracial (5.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near East Deering

4.5 North Deering 2 tracts · pop 11,045 5.1 East Bayside 2 tracts · pop 4,494 5.4 Parkside 2 tracts · pop 6,790 6.2 Arts District 3 tracts · pop 7,129 3.1 Ferry Village 2 tracts · pop 7,152

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Portland

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to East Deering.

4.7 Deering Center 1 tracts · pop 4,000 4.7 Brighton Corner 1 tracts · pop 4,923 4.6 Stroudwater 1 tracts · pop 2,598 5 Sagamore Village 1 tracts · pop 3,417 4.4 North Deering 2 tracts · pop 11,045 5 Munjoy Hill 1 tracts · pop 2,555

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