1 census tracts · pop 1,541 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.8/10
· range 7.8–7.8
Johnston Square is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Baltimore with 1 census tract and a population of 1,541 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.8/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 51% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 29% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $375/month sits 72% lower than the Baltimore citywide average ($1,331).
Risk score
7.8
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Johnston Square vs BaltimoreHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority96%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport76%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Johnston Square
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
31.5%Housing insecurity
21.8%Utility shutoff threat
40.6%Food insecurity
42.0%SNAP enrollment
13.3%No health insurance
43.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Johnston Square
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Johnston Square?
Johnston Square scores 7.8/10 (Elevated 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 Johnston Square compare to Baltimore overall?
Johnston Square scores 1.1 points higher than Baltimore overall (6.7/10). Renters spend 51% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $375 vs $1,331.
Q3
What is the average rent in Johnston Square?
Average gross rent in Johnston Square is $375/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 51% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Johnston Square residents are renters?
61% of Johnston Square households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Baltimore). The neighborhood has 1,541 residents.
Q5
Is Johnston Square a high social-vulnerability area?
Johnston Square sits in the 78th 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 Johnston Square for landlords?
Johnston Square carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.8/10). 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 Baltimore as a whole (6.7/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Johnston Square?
Johnston Square has 1,428 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (84.5%), Hispanic / Latino (11.6%), White (non-Hispanic) (3.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
