Neighborhood · Westfield, MA

Ridgecrest Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 6,339 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.6/10 · range 2.6–2.6

Ridgecrest is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Westfield with 1 census tract and a population of 6,339 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.6/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 33% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 6% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,406/month sits 26% higher than the Westfield citywide average ($1,117).

Risk score

2.6

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

Ridgecrest vs Westfield How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

32.9% +15%

Westfield: 28.5%

Average gross rent

$1,406 +26%

Westfield: $1,117

Average HH income

$99,766 +20%

Westfield: $82,847

Poverty rate

2.6% -76%

Westfield: 11.0%

Renter share

20.6% -34%

Westfield: 31.4%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Ridgecrest and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 2.6–2.6

Why Ridgecrest scores 2.6

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 6.3–6.3 across tracts

6.3

Rent control risk

33% of income on rent · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.6–5.6 across tracts

5.6

Tenant organizing strength

21% renter households · Range 6.9–6.9 across tracts

6.9

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Economic stress

2.6% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Supply constraint

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

4.4

Risk score comparison

Ridgecrest vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Ridgecrest

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
25013812600	2.6	6,339	33%	$1,406

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 44

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

Socioeconomic status 32%ile

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

Household characteristics 74%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 22%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 50%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Ridgecrest

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

8.5%Housing insecurity
5.5%Utility shutoff threat
8.9%Food insecurity
10.5%SNAP enrollment
3.7%No health insurance
28.7%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Ridgecrest

What is the eviction-risk score for Ridgecrest?

Ridgecrest scores 2.6/10 (Lower 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 Ridgecrest compare to Westfield overall?

Ridgecrest scores 3.1 points lower than Westfield overall (5.7/10). Renters spend 33% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,406 vs $1,117.

What is the average rent in Ridgecrest?

Average gross rent in Ridgecrest is $1,406/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 33% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Ridgecrest residents are renters?

21% of Ridgecrest households are renter-occupied (vs 31% in Westfield). The neighborhood has 6,339 residents.

Is Ridgecrest a high social-vulnerability area?

Ridgecrest sits in the 44th 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 Ridgecrest for landlords?

Ridgecrest carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.6/10). 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 Westfield as a whole (5.7/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Ridgecrest?

Ridgecrest has 6,345 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (89.2%), Hispanic / Latino (5.3%), Other / Multiracial (3.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Ridgecrest

3.8 Highlands 3 tracts · pop 9,708 5.2 Merrick 5 tracts · pop 19,409 5.4 The Commons 3 tracts · pop 13,014 6.3 Downtown Springfield Railroad District 4 tracts · pop 9,847 2 Longmeadow Historic District 3 tracts · pop 14,518 6 Upper Worthington Historic District 3 tracts · pop 14,849

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Westfield

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Ridgecrest.

2.5 Mundale 1 tracts · pop 4,733 3.3 Owen District 1 tracts · pop 7,605 3.5 Flynn Manor 1 tracts · pop 7,264 4.2 Trainfield 1 tracts · pop 4,125 4.4 Highlands 3 tracts · pop 9,708 5.6 Westfield Center 1 tracts · pop 5,691

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