Neighborhood · New York, NY

Springfield Gardens Eviction Risk: Elevated

12 census tracts · pop 30,511 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6/10 · range 5.4–6.9

Springfield Gardens is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in New York with 12 census tracts and a population of 30,511 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 39% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 17% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,758/month sits 3% lower than the New York citywide average ($1,821).

Risk score

Elevated

12 tracts · population-weighted

Springfield Gardens vs New York How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

38.7% +24%

New York: 31.3%

Average gross rent

$1,758 -3%

New York: $1,821

Average HH income

$108,092 +36%

New York: $79,713

Poverty rate

5.3% -69%

New York: 17.4%

Renter share

21.9% -67%

New York: 67.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Springfield Gardens and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 12 tracts span score 5.4–6.9

Why Springfield Gardens scores 6

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

39% 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

22% 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

5.3% below poverty line · Range 1.0–3.0 across tracts

1.4

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.0–5.0 across tracts

2.0

Risk score comparison

Springfield Gardens vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Variance across tracts

How uniformly does eviction risk play out in Springfield Gardens?

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 5.4 to 6.9. Moderate variation across constituent tracts.

Tracts as heat grid

6.9 6.5 6.3 6.3 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.7 5.4

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

Census tracts

12 tracts in Springfield Gardens

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
36081062400	6.9	—	—	—
36081061800	6.5	1,809	49%	$1,467
36081037600	6.3	6,274	55%	$2,077
36081035800	6.3	4,199	49%	$1,894
36081061602	6.1	1,013	0%	—
36081035200	6	2,898	39%	$2,185
36081061601	5.9	2,561	16%	$2,046
36081063200	5.9	2,534	7%	$1,034
36081062600	5.8	2,994	27%	$1,458
36081062000	5.8	1,370	59%	$1,762
36081063000	5.7	1,457	62%	$1,799
36081064600	5.4	3,402	33%	$1,885

Frequently asked

About Springfield Gardens

What is the eviction-risk score for Springfield Gardens?

Springfield Gardens scores 6/10 (Elevated tier) across 12 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 Springfield Gardens compare to New York overall?

Springfield Gardens scores 3.7 points lower than New York overall (9.7/10). Renters spend 39% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,758 vs $1,821.

What is the average rent in Springfield Gardens?

Average gross rent in Springfield Gardens is $1,758/month (pop-weighted across 12 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 39% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Springfield Gardens residents are renters?

22% of Springfield Gardens households are renter-occupied (vs 67% in New York). The neighborhood has 30,511 residents.

Which tracts in Springfield Gardens have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in Springfield Gardens is census tract 36081062400 (score 6.9/10). Across the 12 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.4 to 6.9, a spread of 1.5 points.

How safe is Springfield Gardens for landlords?

Springfield Gardens carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6/10). Pop-weighted across 12 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 Springfield Gardens?

Springfield Gardens has 31,117 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (85%), Hispanic / Latino (7%), Other / Multiracial (5.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Springfield Gardens

8.3 Ozone Park 3 tracts · pop 13,685 7.3 Woodhaven 7 tracts · pop 24,897 8 City Line 21 tracts · pop 73,792 8.3 New Lots 17 tracts · pop 63,376 7.1 Canarsie 30 tracts · pop 71,501 8.3 Cypress Hills 5 tracts · pop 15,496

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside New York

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Springfield Gardens.

6 Utopia 4 tracts · pop 13,122 6 Tudor City 3 tracts · pop 19,641 6 Cambria Heights 17 tracts · pop 35,596 6 Greenridge 3 tracts · pop 14,298 6 Spuyten Duyvil 4 tracts · pop 12,951 6 Washington Square Village 2 tracts · pop 11,075

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