Neighborhood · Rensselaer, NY

North Albany Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 3,849 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.4/10 · range 5.4–5.4

North Albany is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Rensselaer with 1 census tract and a population of 3,849 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 32% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 8% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,684/month sits 38% higher than the Rensselaer citywide average ($1,219).

Risk score

5.4

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

North Albany vs Rensselaer How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

32.0% +26%

Rensselaer: 25.3%

Average gross rent

$1,684 +38%

Rensselaer: $1,219

Average HH income

$105,286 +59%

Rensselaer: $66,046

Poverty rate

9.1% -54%

Rensselaer: 19.6%

Renter share

39.6% -30%

Rensselaer: 56.7%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across North Albany and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 5.4–5.4

Why North Albany scores 5.4

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 5.3–5.3 across tracts

5.3

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Rent control risk

32% of income on rent · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 7.2–7.2 across tracts

7.2

Tenant organizing strength

40% renter households · Range 9.4–9.4 across tracts

9.4

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 6.2–6.2 across tracts

6.2

Economic stress

9.1% below poverty line · Range 2.3–2.3 across tracts

2.3

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 6.3–6.3 across tracts

6.3

Risk score comparison

North Albany vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in North Albany

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
36083051602	5.4	3,849	32%	$1,684

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 19

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

Socioeconomic status 18%ile

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

Household characteristics 15%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 36%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 40%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Albany

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

10.2%Housing insecurity
5.8%Utility shutoff threat
11.0%Food insecurity
8.8%SNAP enrollment
5.5%No health insurance
25.6%Any disability

Frequently asked

About North Albany

What is the eviction-risk score for North Albany?

North Albany scores 5.4/10 (Moderate 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 North Albany compare to Rensselaer overall?

North Albany scores 2.6 points lower than Rensselaer overall (8/10). Renters spend 32% of income on rent vs 25% citywide. Average rent: $1,684 vs $1,219.

What is the average rent in North Albany?

Average gross rent in North Albany eviction risk is $1,684/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 32% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of North Albany residents are renters?

40% of North Albany households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Rensselaer). The neighborhood has 3,849 residents.

Is North Albany a high social-vulnerability area?

North Albany sits in the 19th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is North Albany for landlords?

North Albany eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.4/10). 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 Rensselaer as a whole (8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of North Albany?

North Albany has 3,867 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (75.5%), Black (non-Hispanic) (10.2%), Hispanic / Latino (8.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near North Albany

7.6 South Troy 2 tracts · pop 7,005 7.4 Lansingburgh 4 tracts · pop 16,222

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Rensselaer

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to North Albany.

7.4 Liberty Park 1 tracts · pop 2,719 7.7 Pastures 1 tracts · pop 2,684

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