2 census tracts · pop 11,045 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.4/10
· range 4.1–4.9
North Deering is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Portland with 2 census tracts and a population of 11,045 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 47% 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 $1,388/month sits 12% lower than the Portland citywide average ($1,577).
Risk score
4.4
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
North Deering vs PortlandHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority34%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport65%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Deering
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
7.9%Housing insecurity
6.0%Utility shutoff threat
7.6%Food insecurity
9.5%SNAP enrollment
6.0%No health insurance
26.2%Any disability
Frequently asked
About North Deering
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for North Deering?
North Deering scores 4.4/10 (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 Deering compare to Portland overall?
North Deering scores 1.5 points lower than Portland overall (5.9/10). Renters spend 47% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,388 vs $1,577.
Q3
What is the average rent in North Deering?
Average gross rent in North Deering is $1,388/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 47% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of North Deering residents are renters?
28% of North Deering households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Portland). The neighborhood has 11,045 residents.
Q5
Is North Deering a high social-vulnerability area?
North Deering sits in the 41st 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.
Q6
Which tracts in North Deering have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in North Deering is census tract 23005002200 (score 4.9/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.1 to 4.9, a spread of 0.8 points.
Q7
How safe is North Deering for landlords?
North Deering carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.4/10). 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 Portland as a whole (5.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of North Deering?
North Deering has 11,009 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (79.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (11.4%), Other / Multiracial (5.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
