1 census tracts · pop 3,062 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 9/10
· range 9–9
South End is a diverse neighborhood in Albany with 1 census tract and a population of 3,062 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 9/10 (High tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 49% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 28% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $887/month sits 27% lower than the Albany citywide average ($1,216).
Risk score
9
High
1 tracts · population-weighted
South End vs AlbanyHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority87%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport99%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South End
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
33.7%Housing insecurity
23.6%Utility shutoff threat
42.1%Food insecurity
44.3%SNAP enrollment
14.0%No health insurance
39.5%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South End
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South End?
South End scores 9/10 (High 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 South End compare to Albany overall?
South End scores 0.8 points lower than Albany overall (9.8/10). Renters spend 49% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $887 vs $1,216.
Q3
What is the average rent in South End?
Average gross rent in South End is $887/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 49% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South End residents are renters?
87% of South End households are renter-occupied (vs 62% in Albany). The neighborhood has 3,062 residents.
Q5
Is South End a high social-vulnerability area?
South End sits in the 99th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly 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 South End for landlords?
South End carries a high-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (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 Albany as a whole (9.8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South End?
South End has 2,653 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (49.6%), Hispanic / Latino (19.8%), White (non-Hispanic) (18.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
