Neighborhood · Newton, MA

South Brookline Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 2,934 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.9/10 · range 3.9-3.9

South Brookline is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Newton with 1 census tract and a population of 2,934 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.9/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 38% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 10% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $3,501/month sits 48% higher than the Newton citywide average ($2,370).

Risk score

3.9

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

South Brookline vs Newton How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

37.6% +38%

Newton: 27.2%

Average gross rent

$3,501 +48%

Newton: $2,370

Average HH income

$248,056 +34%

Newton: $184,989

Poverty rate

0.9% -81%

Newton: 4.7%

Renter share

12.5% -58%

Newton: 30.0%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Brookline and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 3.9-3.9

Why South Brookline scores 3.9

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 7.3-7.3 across tracts

7.3

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 7.1-7.1 across tracts

7.1

Rent control risk

38% of income on rent · Range 4.8-4.8 across tracts

4.8

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.9-5.9 across tracts

5.9

Tenant organizing strength

13% renter households · Range 6.3-6.3 across tracts

6.3

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 3.9-3.9 across tracts

3.9

Economic stress

0.9% below poverty line · Range 1.0-1.0 across tracts

1.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 7.3-7.3 across tracts

7.3

Risk score comparison

South Brookline vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0-10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in South Brookline

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
25017373901	3.9	2,934	38%	$3,501

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 4

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

Socioeconomic status 1%ile

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

Household characteristics 26%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 37%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 8%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Brookline

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

5.1%Housing insecurity
3.3%Utility shutoff threat
5.1%Food insecurity
5.0%SNAP enrollment
2.0%No health insurance
20.0%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South Brookline

What is the eviction-risk score for South Brookline?

South Brookline scores 3.9/10 (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 South Brookline compare to Newton overall?

South Brookline scores 0.5 points lower than Newton overall (4.4/10). Renters spend 38% of income on rent vs 27% citywide. Average rent: $3,501 vs $2,370.

What is the average rent in South Brookline?

Average gross rent in South Brookline eviction risk is $3,501/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 38% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Brookline residents are renters?

13% of South Brookline households are renter-occupied (vs 30% in Newton). The neighborhood has 2,934 residents.

Is South Brookline a high social-vulnerability area?

South Brookline sits in the 4th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is South Brookline for landlords?

South Brookline eviction risk carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.9/10). 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 Newton as a whole (4.4/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Brookline?

South Brookline has 3,066 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (68.7%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (23.4%), Hispanic / Latino (6.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Brookline

4.7 Thompsonville 2 tracts · pop 9,703 4.6 Newton Highlands 2 tracts · pop 9,189 4.8 Four Corners 2 tracts · pop 7,629 4.8 Oak Square 3 tracts · pop 12,845 4.7 Lasell Village 2 tracts · pop 10,703 4.5 Night Caps Corner 2 tracts · pop 9,960

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Newton

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Brookline.

3.7 Poets' Corner 1 tracts · pop 3,757 4.2 Oak Hill Park 1 tracts · pop 4,525 4.4 Night Caps Corner 2 tracts · pop 9,960 4.4 Cleveland Circle 1 tracts · pop 6,122 4.5 Oak Square 3 tracts · pop 12,845 4.6 Newton Highlands 2 tracts · pop 9,189

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