2 census tracts · pop 4,278 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 8.2/10
· range 7.7–8.8
South Wedge is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Rochester with 2 census tracts and a population of 4,278 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 8.2/10 (High tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 54% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 29% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,013/month sits 6% lower than the Rochester citywide average ($1,081).
Risk score
8.2
High
2 tracts · population-weighted
South Wedge vs RochesterHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority50%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport91%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Wedge
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
17.9%Housing insecurity
12.2%Utility shutoff threat
20.5%Food insecurity
21.2%SNAP enrollment
7.7%No health insurance
28.5%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Wedge
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Wedge?
South Wedge scores 8.2/10 (High tier) across 2 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 South Wedge compare to Rochester overall?
South Wedge scores 0.9 points lower than Rochester overall (9.1/10). Renters spend 54% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,013 vs $1,081.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Wedge?
Average gross rent in South Wedge is $1,013/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 54% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Wedge residents are renters?
84% of South Wedge households are renter-occupied (vs 62% in Rochester). The neighborhood has 4,278 residents.
Q5
Is South Wedge a high social-vulnerability area?
South Wedge sits in the 69th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
Which tracts in South Wedge have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in South Wedge is census tract 36055003200 (score 8.8/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 7.7 to 8.8, a spread of 1.1 points.
Q7
How safe is South Wedge for landlords?
South Wedge carries a high-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (8.2/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Rochester as a whole (9.1/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of South Wedge?
South Wedge has 4,107 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (67.9%), Black (non-Hispanic) (20.2%), Hispanic / Latino (6.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
