1 census tracts · pop 5,587 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.2/10
· range 5.2-5.2
Putterham is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Brookline with 1 census tract and a population of 5,587 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.2/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 40% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 30% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $3,436/month sits 21% higher than the Brookline citywide average ($2,835).
Risk score
5.2
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Putterham vs BrooklineHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority59%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport58%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Putterham
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
5.6%Housing insecurity
3.8%Utility shutoff threat
6.0%Food insecurity
6.1%SNAP enrollment
2.5%No health insurance
19.0%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Putterham
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Putterham?
Putterham scores 5.2/10 (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.
Q2
How does Putterham compare to Brookline overall?
Putterham scores 0.4 points lower than Brookline overall (5.6/10). Renters spend 40% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $3,436 vs $2,835.
Q3
What is the average rent in Putterham?
Average gross rent in Putterham is $3,436/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 40% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Putterham residents are renters?
33% of Putterham households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Brookline). The neighborhood has 5,587 residents.
Q5
Is Putterham a high social-vulnerability area?
Putterham sits in the 33rd 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.
Q6
How safe is Putterham for landlords?
Putterham carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.2/10). 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 Brookline as a whole (5.6/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Putterham?
Putterham has 5,475 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (64.3%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (22.3%), Other / Multiracial (8.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.