Eviction Risk in South Wedge , Rochester
2 census tracts · pop 4,278 · pop-weighted composite 6.8/10 · range 6.7–7.0
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 6.8/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent burden + poverty. 54% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 29% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $1,013/month sits 6% lower than the Rochester citywide median ($1,081).
South Wedge vs. parent city, state, and U.S.
Composite landlord eviction-risk score (0–10 scale).
Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk
Same county, closest by composite score.
South Wedge vs Rochester
How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average.
Racial & ethnic composition
White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood — 4,107 residents across all tracts in South Wedge. Source: ACS 5-year 2023 (B03002).
- Hispanic / Latino 6.4%
- White (non-Hispanic) 67.9%
- Black (non-Hispanic) 20.2%
- Asian (non-Hispanic) 2.9%
- Other / Multiracial 2.6%
2 tracts in South Wedge
Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.
| Tract | Score | Pop | Rent burden | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36055003200 | 7.0 | 1,812 | 61% | $733 |
| 36055003400 | 6.7 | 2,466 | 48% | $1,218 |
CDC SVI percentile: 69
Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.
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
About South Wedge
What is the eviction-risk score for South Wedge?
South Wedge scores 6.8/10 (Elevated tier) across 2 census tracts. The pop-weighted composite blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent burden and poverty signals.
How does South Wedge compare to Rochester overall?
South Wedge scores 0.8 points lower than Rochester overall (7.6/10). Rent burden: 54% vs 32% citywide. Median rent: $1,013 vs $1,081.
What is the median rent in South Wedge?
Median 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.
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.
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.