1 census tracts · pop 1,800 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 8.9/10
· range 8.9–8.9
Washington Square is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Albany with 1 census tract and a population of 1,800 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. 55% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 16% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $744/month sits 39% lower than the Albany citywide average ($1,216).
Risk score
8.9
High
1 tracts · population-weighted
Washington Square vs AlbanyHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority93%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport94%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Washington Square
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
30.1%Housing insecurity
21.1%Utility shutoff threat
37.9%Food insecurity
39.3%SNAP enrollment
12.0%No health insurance
37.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Washington Square
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Washington Square?
Washington Square 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 Washington Square compare to Albany overall?
Washington Square scores 0.9 points lower than Albany overall (9.8/10). Renters spend 55% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $744 vs $1,216.
Q3
What is the average rent in Washington Square?
Average gross rent in Washington eviction laws Square is $744/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 55% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Washington Square residents are renters?
93% of Washington Square households are renter-occupied (vs 62% in Albany). The neighborhood has 1,800 residents.
Q5
Is Washington Square a high social-vulnerability area?
Washington Square 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 Washington Square for landlords?
Washington eviction laws Square 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 Washington Square?
Washington Square has 1,362 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (60%), Hispanic / Latino (12.8%), Other / Multiracial (10.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
