Neighborhood · Watervliet, NY

South Troy Eviction Risk: Elevated

1 census tracts · pop 2,849 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.1/10 · range 7.1–7.1

South Troy is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Watervliet with 1 census tract and a population of 2,849 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.1/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 28% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 22% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,171/month sits 8% higher than the Watervliet citywide average ($1,083).

Risk score

7.1

Elevated

1 tracts · population-weighted

South Troy vs Watervliet How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

28.4% -5%

Watervliet: 29.8%

Average gross rent

$1,171 +8%

Watervliet: $1,083

Average HH income

$73,941 +32%

Watervliet: $55,897

Poverty rate

17.8% -11%

Watervliet: 19.9%

Renter share

54.3% -17%

Watervliet: 65.3%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Troy and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 7.1–7.1

Why South Troy scores 7.1

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 7.3–7.3 across tracts

7.3

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 6.6–6.6 across tracts

6.6

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Rent control risk

28% of income on rent · Range 6.2–6.2 across tracts

6.2

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Tenant organizing strength

54% renter households · Range 9.7–9.7 across tracts

9.7

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.1–7.1 across tracts

7.1

Economic stress

17.8% below poverty line · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.9–2.9 across tracts

2.9

Risk score comparison

South Troy vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in South Troy

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
36001013400	7.1	2,849	28%	$1,171

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 43

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 43%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 60%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 36%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 37%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Troy

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

13.6%Housing insecurity
8.3%Utility shutoff threat
15.3%Food insecurity
13.9%SNAP enrollment
6.6%No health insurance
28.6%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South Troy

What is the eviction-risk score for South Troy?

South Troy scores 7.1/10 (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.

How does South Troy compare to Watervliet overall?

South Troy scores 1.2 points lower than Watervliet overall (8.3/10). Renters spend 28% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $1,171 vs $1,083.

What is the average rent in South Troy?

Average gross rent in South Troy eviction risk is $1,171/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 28% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Troy residents are renters?

54% of South Troy households are renter-occupied (vs 65% in Watervliet). The neighborhood has 2,849 residents.

Is South Troy a high social-vulnerability area?

South Troy sits in the 43rd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is South Troy for landlords?

South Troy eviction risk carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.1/10). 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 Watervliet as a whole (8.3/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Troy?

South Troy has 3,011 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (76.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (13.2%), Hispanic / Latino (5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Troy

7.9 South Central 2 tracts · pop 7,476 7.6 Lansingburgh 2 tracts · pop 7,439 6.1 Melrose 3 tracts · pop 13,115 8.9 Beverwyck 4 tracts · pop 13,448 8.5 Pine Hills 2 tracts · pop 9,957 4.6 Campus 3 tracts · pop 13,995

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Watervliet

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Troy.

7.8 South Central 2 tracts · pop 7,476

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