1 census tracts · pop 3,317 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 8.9/10
· range 8.9–8.9
University Heights is a diverse neighborhood in Albany with 1 census tract and a population of 3,317 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 8.9/10 (High tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 54% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 33% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,447/month sits 19% higher than the Albany citywide average ($1,216).
Risk score
8.9
High
1 tracts · population-weighted
University Heights vs AlbanyHow 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 & transport89%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in University Heights
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
15.7%Housing insecurity
9.3%Utility shutoff threat
20.0%Food insecurity
16.7%SNAP enrollment
7.6%No health insurance
25.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About University Heights
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for University Heights?
University Heights scores 8.9/10 (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 University Heights compare to Albany overall?
University Heights scores 0.9 points lower than Albany overall (9.8/10). Renters spend 54% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,447 vs $1,216.
Q3
What is the average rent in University Heights?
Average gross rent in University Heights is $1,447/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 54% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of University Heights residents are renters?
85% of University Heights households are renter-occupied (vs 62% in Albany). The neighborhood has 3,317 residents.
Q5
Is University Heights a high social-vulnerability area?
University Heights sits in the 65th 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 University Heights for landlords?
University Heights carries a high-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (8.9/10). 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 University Heights?
University Heights has 3,574 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (56.3%), Black (non-Hispanic) (13.2%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (12.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
