1 census tracts · pop 3,733 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 8.5/10
· range 8.5–8.5
West Hill is a diverse neighborhood in Albany with 1 census tract and a population of 3,733 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 8.5/10 (High tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 52% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 10% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,189/month sits 2% lower than the Albany citywide average ($1,216).
Risk score
8.5
High
1 tracts · population-weighted
West Hill vs AlbanyHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority90%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport97%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in West Hill
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
26.3%Housing insecurity
17.7%Utility shutoff threat
32.1%Food insecurity
32.4%SNAP enrollment
10.2%No health insurance
35.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About West Hill
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Hill?
West Hill scores 8.5/10 (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 West Hill compare to Albany overall?
West Hill scores 1.3 points lower than Albany overall (9.8/10). Renters spend 52% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,189 vs $1,216.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Hill?
Average gross rent in West Hill is $1,189/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 52% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Hill residents are renters?
74% of West Hill households are renter-occupied (vs 62% in Albany). The neighborhood has 3,733 residents.
Q5
Is West Hill a high social-vulnerability area?
West Hill sits in the 97th 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 West Hill for landlords?
West Hill carries a high-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (8.5/10). 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 West Hill?
West Hill has 3,744 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (49.9%), Hispanic / Latino (19%), Other / Multiracial (18.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
