1 census tracts · pop 3,979 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.6/10
· range 6.6–6.6
North Brighton is a white-asian neighborhood in Boston with 1 census tract and a population of 3,979 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 50% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 17% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,189/month sits 2% higher than the Boston citywide average ($2,147).
Risk score
6.6
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
North Brighton vs BostonHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority68%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport79%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in North Brighton
Aggregated across 0 validated constituent tracts. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Pandemic-era tracking (2020–2021)
74Total filings 2020-21
1.6Avg monthly observed
1.1Pre-pandemic baseline
1.40×Ratio to baseline
Pandemic filings ran above baseline. Tracked under Eviction Lab Eviction Tracking System (Boston, MA).
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Brighton
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
15.3%Housing insecurity
9.8%Utility shutoff threat
18.7%Food insecurity
20.5%SNAP enrollment
6.5%No health insurance
25.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About North Brighton
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for North Brighton?
North Brighton scores 6.6/10 (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 North Brighton compare to Boston overall?
North Brighton scores 0.5 points lower than Boston overall (7.1/10). Renters spend 50% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $2,189 vs $2,147.
Q3
What is the average rent in North Brighton?
Average gross rent in North Brighton is $2,189/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 50% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of North Brighton residents are renters?
85% of North Brighton households are renter-occupied (vs 64% in Boston). The neighborhood has 3,979 residents.
Q5
Is North Brighton a high social-vulnerability area?
North Brighton sits in the 70th 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 North Brighton for landlords?
North Brighton carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.6/10). 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 Boston as a whole (7.1/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of North Brighton?
North Brighton has 4,023 residents (White-Asian Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (55.1%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (20.4%), Hispanic / Latino (11.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
