1 census tracts · pop 3,371 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.4/10
· range 3.4–3.4
South Portland Gardens is a black-white neighborhood in South Portland with 1 census tract and a population of 3,371 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.4/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 63% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 22% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,718/month sits 5% lower than the South Portland citywide average ($1,812).
Risk score
3.4
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Portland Gardens vs South PortlandHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority77%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport98%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Portland Gardens
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
16.3%Housing insecurity
11.5%Utility shutoff threat
17.2%Food insecurity
20.9%SNAP enrollment
11.6%No health insurance
29.8%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Portland Gardens
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Portland Gardens?
South Portland Gardens scores 3.4/10 (Lower 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 South Portland Gardens compare to South Portland overall?
South Portland Gardens scores 1.4 points lower than South Portland overall (4.8/10). Renters spend 63% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,718 vs $1,812.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Portland Gardens?
Average gross rent in South Portland eviction risk Gardens is $1,718/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 63% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Portland Gardens residents are renters?
99% of South Portland Gardens households are renter-occupied (vs 42% in South Portland). The neighborhood has 3,371 residents.
Q5
Is South Portland Gardens a high social-vulnerability area?
South Portland Gardens sits in the 80th 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 South Portland Gardens for landlords?
South Portland eviction risk Gardens carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.4/10). 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 South Portland as a whole (4.8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South Portland Gardens?
South Portland Gardens has 3,307 residents (Black-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (44.5%), White (non-Hispanic) (37.9%), Hispanic / Latino (7.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
