1 census tracts · pop 3,002 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.3/10
· range 6.3–6.3
Sparrows Point is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Dundalk with 1 census tract and a population of 3,002 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.3/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 69% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 28% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,258/month sits 15% lower than the Dundalk citywide average ($1,473).
Risk score
6.3
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Sparrows Point vs DundalkHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority84%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport41%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Sparrows Point
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
25.8%Housing insecurity
17.7%Utility shutoff threat
31.0%Food insecurity
29.0%SNAP enrollment
11.5%No health insurance
33.3%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Sparrows Point
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Sparrows Point?
Sparrows Point scores 6.3/10 (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 Sparrows Point compare to Dundalk overall?
Sparrows Point scores 0.2 points lower than Dundalk overall (6.5/10). Renters spend 69% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $1,258 vs $1,473.
Q3
What is the average rent in Sparrows Point?
Average gross rent in Sparrows Point is $1,258/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 69% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Sparrows Point residents are renters?
67% of Sparrows Point households are renter-occupied (vs 35% in Dundalk). The neighborhood has 3,002 residents.
Q5
Is Sparrows Point a high social-vulnerability area?
Sparrows Point sits in the 64th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately 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 Sparrows Point for landlords?
Sparrows Point carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.3/10). 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 Dundalk as a whole (6.5/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Sparrows Point?
Sparrows Point has 2,667 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (67%), White (non-Hispanic) (16.9%), Other / Multiracial (7.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
