1 census tracts · pop 1,709 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.6/10
· range 7.6–7.6
Perkins Homes is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Baltimore with 1 census tract and a population of 1,709 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 19% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 13% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,084/month sits 19% lower than the Baltimore citywide average ($1,331).
Risk score
7.6
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Perkins Homes vs BaltimoreHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority88%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport88%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Perkins Homes
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
33.2%Housing insecurity
24.4%Utility shutoff threat
41.6%Food insecurity
44.2%SNAP enrollment
15.6%No health insurance
40.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Perkins Homes
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Perkins Homes?
Perkins Homes scores 7.6/10 (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 Perkins Homes compare to Baltimore overall?
Perkins Homes scores 0.9 points higher than Baltimore overall (6.7/10). Renters spend 19% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,084 vs $1,331.
Q3
What is the average rent in Perkins Homes?
Average gross rent in Perkins Homes is $1,084/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 19% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Perkins Homes residents are renters?
84% of Perkins Homes households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Baltimore). The neighborhood has 1,709 residents.
Q5
Is Perkins Homes a high social-vulnerability area?
Perkins Homes sits in the 86th 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 Perkins Homes for landlords?
Perkins Homes carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.6/10). 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 Perkins Homes?
Perkins Homes has 1,614 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (78.7%), White (non-Hispanic) (17.7%), Other / Multiracial (1.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
