1 census tracts · pop 1,403 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.7/10
· range 6.7–6.7
Little Italy is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Troy with 1 census tract and a population of 1,403 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.7/10 (Elevated 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 12% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,122/month sits 5% lower than the Troy citywide average ($1,175).
Risk score
6.7
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Little Italy 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 & transport53%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Little Italy
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
14.9%Housing insecurity
9.3%Utility shutoff threat
18.9%Food insecurity
16.3%SNAP enrollment
7.3%No health insurance
26.2%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Little Italy
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Little Italy?
Little Italy scores 6.7/10 (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 Little Italy compare to Troy overall?
Little Italy scores 1.8 points lower than Troy overall (8.5/10). Renters spend 54% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,122 vs $1,175.
Q3
What is the average rent in Little Italy?
Average gross rent in Little Italy is $1,122/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 54% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Little Italy residents are renters?
54% of Little Italy households are renter-occupied (vs 63% in Troy). The neighborhood has 1,403 residents.
Q5
Is Little Italy a high social-vulnerability area?
Little Italy sits in the 49th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less 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 Little Italy for landlords?
Little Italy carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.7/10). 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 Little Italy?
Little Italy has 1,556 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (64.6%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (20.2%), Black (non-Hispanic) (7.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
