Neighborhood · Springfield, MA

East Forest Park Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 6,861 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.6/10 · range 4.6–4.6

East Forest Park is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Springfield with 1 census tract and a population of 6,861 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.6/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 42% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 21% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,406/month sits 23% higher than the Springfield citywide average ($1,144).

Risk score

4.6

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

East Forest Park vs Springfield How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

42.2% +20%

Springfield: 35.3%

Average gross rent

$1,406 +23%

Springfield: $1,144

Average HH income

$81,626 +59%

Springfield: $51,339

Poverty rate

10.8% -57%

Springfield: 25.3%

Renter share

18.1% -64%

Springfield: 50.4%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across East Forest Park and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 4.6–4.6

Why East Forest Park scores 4.6

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 6.2–6.2 across tracts

6.2

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.9–5.9 across tracts

5.9

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Rent control risk

42% of income on rent · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Tenant organizing strength

18% renter households · Range 6.5–6.5 across tracts

6.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Economic stress

10.8% below poverty line · Range 2.7–2.7 across tracts

2.7

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.4–4.4 across tracts

4.4

Risk score comparison

East Forest Park vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in East Forest Park

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
25013802500	4.6	6,861	42%	$1,406

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 41

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 42%ile

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

Household characteristics 64%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 64%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 20%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in East Forest Park

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

14.0%Housing insecurity
8.9%Utility shutoff threat
15.0%Food insecurity
17.5%SNAP enrollment
6.1%No health insurance
31.3%Any disability

Frequently asked

About East Forest Park

What is the eviction-risk score for East Forest Park?

East Forest Park scores 4.6/10 (Moderate 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.

How does East Forest Park compare to Springfield overall?

East Forest Park scores 2.1 points lower than Springfield overall (6.7/10). Renters spend 42% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $1,406 vs $1,144.

What is the average rent in East Forest Park?

Average gross rent in East Forest Park is $1,406/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 42% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of East Forest Park residents are renters?

18% of East Forest Park households are renter-occupied (vs 50% in Springfield). The neighborhood has 6,861 residents.

Is East Forest Park a high social-vulnerability area?

East Forest Park sits in the 41st 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.

How safe is East Forest Park for landlords?

East Forest Park carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.6/10). 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 Springfield as a whole (6.7/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of East Forest Park?

East Forest Park has 6,985 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (56.1%), Hispanic / Latino (21%), Black (non-Hispanic) (13.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near East Forest Park

6.1 Winchester Square Historic District 6 tracts · pop 26,604 2.8 Fields at Chestnut 3 tracts · pop 12,025 4.8 Sixteen Acres 5 tracts · pop 23,528 6.9 Ames Hill-Crescent Hill Historic District 6 tracts · pop 26,323 5.8 Pine Point 2 tracts · pop 9,179 6.3 Downtown Springfield Railroad District 4 tracts · pop 9,847

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Springfield

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to East Forest Park.

4.3 Indian Orchard 2 tracts · pop 9,875 4.9 Sixteen Acres 5 tracts · pop 23,528 5 Ludlow Mills 3 tracts · pop 13,289 5.3 East Springfield 2 tracts · pop 7,503 5.4 Liberty Heights 1 tracts · pop 4,869 5.6 Pine Point 2 tracts · pop 9,179

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