1 census tracts · pop 7,197 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.9/10
· range 7.9-7.9
Westchester is a asian-white neighborhood in Woodlawn with 1 census tract and a population of 7,197 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.9/10 (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 42% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,729/month sits 18% higher than the Woodlawn citywide average ($1,467).
Risk score
7.9
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Westchester vs WoodlawnHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority78%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport45%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Westchester
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
14.3%Housing insecurity
8.9%Utility shutoff threat
18.3%Food insecurity
13.8%SNAP enrollment
8.1%No health insurance
26.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Westchester
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Westchester?
Westchester scores 7.9/10 (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 Westchester compare to Woodlawn overall?
Westchester scores 0.0 points higher than Woodlawn overall (7.9/10). Renters spend 51% of income on rent vs 47% citywide. Average rent: $1,729 vs $1,467.
Q3
What is the average rent in Westchester?
Average gross rent in Westchester is $1,729/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 51% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Westchester residents are renters?
15% of Westchester households are renter-occupied (vs 37% in Woodlawn). The neighborhood has 7,197 residents.
Q5
Is Westchester a high social-vulnerability area?
Westchester sits in the 65th 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 Westchester for landlords?
Westchester carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.9/10). 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 Woodlawn as a whole (7.9/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Westchester?
Westchester has 6,903 residents (Asian-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Asian (non-Hispanic) (33%), White (non-Hispanic) (31.3%), Hispanic / Latino (15.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.