1 census tracts · pop 4,095 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.9/10
· range 7.9–7.9
Downtown is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Troy with 1 census tract and a population of 4,095 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.9/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 46% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 12% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,235/month sits 5% higher than the Troy citywide average ($1,175).
Risk score
7.9
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Downtown vs TroyHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority53%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport92%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Downtown
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
15.7%Housing insecurity
10.4%Utility shutoff threat
20.2%Food insecurity
19.4%SNAP enrollment
7.6%No health insurance
29.3%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Downtown
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Downtown?
Downtown scores 7.9/10 (Elevated 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.
Q2
How does Downtown compare to Troy overall?
Downtown scores 0.6 points lower than Troy overall (8.5/10). Renters spend 46% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,235 vs $1,175.
Q3
What is the average rent in Downtown?
Average gross rent in Downtown is $1,235/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 46% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Downtown residents are renters?
89% of Downtown households are renter-occupied (vs 63% in Troy). The neighborhood has 4,095 residents.
Q5
Is Downtown a high social-vulnerability area?
Downtown sits in the 87th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Downtown for landlords?
Downtown carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.9/10). 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 Troy as a whole (8.5/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Downtown?
Downtown has 3,496 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (68.8%), Black (non-Hispanic) (11%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (10.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
