Neighborhood · Sanford, ME

Springvale Eviction Risk: Lower

2 census tracts · pop 4,410 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.1/10 · range 1.8–4.3

Springvale is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Sanford with 2 census tracts and a population of 4,410 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.1/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 43% 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 $1,443/month sits 25% higher than the Sanford citywide average ($1,152).

Risk score

3.1

Lower

2 tracts · population-weighted

Springvale vs Sanford How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

42.6% +49%

Sanford: 28.6%

Average gross rent

$1,443 +25%

Sanford: $1,152

Average HH income

$90,764 +29%

Sanford: $70,570

Poverty rate

13.0% +23%

Sanford: 10.6%

Renter share

27.6% -4%

Sanford: 28.8%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Springvale and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 1.8–4.3

Why Springvale scores 3.1

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 5.6–5.6 across tracts

5.6

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.1–6.1 across tracts

6.1

Rent control risk

43% of income on rent · Range 6.1–6.1 across tracts

6.1

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 3.5–3.5 across tracts

3.5

Tenant organizing strength

28% renter households · Range 6.6–6.6 across tracts

6.6

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Economic stress

13.0% below poverty line · Range 1.0–5.4 across tracts

3.3

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.0–4.1 across tracts

2.5

Risk score comparison

Springvale vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in Springvale

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
23031030102	4.3	2,291	31%	$1,128
23031030101	1.8	2,119	55%	$1,784

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 40

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 46%ile

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

Household characteristics 60%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 8%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 36%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Springvale

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

10.5%Housing insecurity
8.1%Utility shutoff threat
11.3%Food insecurity
15.5%SNAP enrollment
8.0%No health insurance
33.0%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Springvale

What is the eviction-risk score for Springvale?

Springvale scores 3.1/10 (Lower 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.

How does Springvale compare to Sanford overall?

Springvale scores 1.3 points lower than Sanford overall (4.4/10). Renters spend 43% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,443 vs $1,152.

What is the average rent in Springvale?

Average gross rent in Springvale is $1,443/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 43% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Springvale residents are renters?

28% of Springvale households are renter-occupied (vs 29% in Sanford). The neighborhood has 4,410 residents.

Is Springvale a high social-vulnerability area?

Springvale sits in the 40th 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.

Which tracts in Springvale have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in Springvale is census tract 23031030102 (score 4.3/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 1.8 to 4.3, a spread of 2.5 points.

How safe is Springvale for landlords?

Springvale carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.1/10). 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 Sanford as a whole (4.4/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Springvale?

Springvale has 4,554 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (93.1%), Hispanic / Latino (4%), Other / Multiracial (1.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Springvale

4.7 Five Points 4 tracts · pop 13,102 4 Ocean Park 2 tracts · pop 3,517

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Sanford

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Springvale.

3.7 South Sanford 1 tracts · pop 3,156

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