Neighborhood · New York, NY

East Elmhurst Eviction Risk: Elevated

15 census tracts · pop 48,352 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.2/10 · range 6.2–7.7

East Elmhurst is a hispanic / latino neighborhood in New York with 15 census tracts and a population of 48,352 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.2/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 58% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 26% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,010/month sits 10% higher than the New York citywide average ($1,821).

Risk score

7.2

Elevated

15 tracts · population-weighted

East Elmhurst vs New York How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

57.7% +84%

New York: 31.3%

Average gross rent

$2,010 +10%

New York: $1,821

Average HH income

$80,814 +1%

New York: $79,713

Poverty rate

15.4% -11%

New York: 17.4%

Renter share

63.5% -6%

New York: 67.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across East Elmhurst and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 15 tracts span score 6.2–7.7

Why East Elmhurst scores 7.2

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 7.3–7.3 across tracts

7.3

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 8.0–8.0 across tracts

8.0

Rent control risk

58% of income on rent · Range 6.9–6.9 across tracts

6.9

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 6.5–6.5 across tracts

6.5

Tenant organizing strength

64% renter households · Range 9.8–9.8 across tracts

9.8

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.1–7.1 across tracts

7.1

Economic stress

15.4% below poverty line · Range 1.3–5.1 across tracts

3.9

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.3–5.0 across tracts

2.2

Risk score comparison

East Elmhurst vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Variance across tracts

How uniformly does eviction risk play out in East Elmhurst?

Left: distribution of constituent tract scores. Right: every tract as a heat square. Click any square to drill in.

Score distribution

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Spread of 1.5 points from 6.2 to 7.7. Moderate variation across constituent tracts.

Tracts as heat grid

7.7 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.4 7.2 7.1 7.0 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.8 6.6 6.2

Each square = one census tract. Color tracks the same green→red ramp as the chloropleth map above.

Census tracts

15 tracts in East Elmhurst

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
36081027302	7.7	4,390	73%	$1,838
36081034700	7.7	3,360	66%	$2,410
36081036500	7.6	2,696	40%	$1,748
36081037900	7.5	7,170	59%	$2,098
36081038100	7.4	7,121	67%	$1,937
36081036700	7.4	2,213	68%	$2,069
36081037300	7.2	2,543	56%	$1,858
36081036300	7.1	2,081	56%	$1,954
36081035700	7	4,121	26%	$1,910
36081037100	7	1,403	49%	$1,958
36081033100	6.9	—	—	—
36081037700	6.8	4,173	56%	$2,377
36081037502	6.8	2,724	64%	$1,813
36081036100	6.6	2,201	63%	$2,003
36081035300	6.2	2,156	52%	$1,958

Frequently asked

About East Elmhurst

What is the eviction-risk score for East Elmhurst?

East Elmhurst scores 7.2/10 (Elevated tier) across 15 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 East Elmhurst compare to New York overall?

East Elmhurst scores 2.5 points lower than New York overall (9.7/10). Renters spend 58% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $2,010 vs $1,821.

What is the average rent in East Elmhurst?

Average gross rent in East Elmhurst is $2,010/month (pop-weighted across 15 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 58% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of East Elmhurst residents are renters?

64% of East Elmhurst households are renter-occupied (vs 67% in New York). The neighborhood has 48,352 residents.

Which tracts in East Elmhurst have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in East Elmhurst is census tract 36081027302 (score 7.7/10). Across the 15 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 6.2 to 7.7, a spread of 1.5 points.

How safe is East Elmhurst for landlords?

East Elmhurst carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.2/10). Pop-weighted across 15 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to New York as a whole (9.7/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of East Elmhurst?

East Elmhurst has 48,292 residents (Hispanic / Latino Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (70.9%), Black (non-Hispanic) (13.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (10.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near East Elmhurst

6.5 Greenpoint 33 tracts · pop 113,848 8.1 Linden Hill 7 tracts · pop 22,059 7.7 Ridgewood 6 tracts · pop 24,248 7.7 Bushwick 25 tracts · pop 101,740 7.3 Woodhaven 7 tracts · pop 24,897 8 City Line 21 tracts · pop 73,792

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside New York

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to East Elmhurst.

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