1 census tracts · pop 2,337 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 8.4/10
· range 8.4–8.4
North Central is a black-white neighborhood in Troy with 1 census tract and a population of 2,337 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 8.4/10 (High tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 69% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 43% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,054/month sits 10% lower than the Troy citywide average ($1,175).
Risk score
8.4
High
1 tracts · population-weighted
North Central vs TroyHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority79%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport81%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Central
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
34.3%Housing insecurity
25.0%Utility shutoff threat
44.0%Food insecurity
48.1%SNAP enrollment
15.6%No health insurance
41.0%Any disability
Frequently asked
About North Central
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for North Central?
North Central scores 8.4/10 (High 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 North Central compare to Troy overall?
North Central scores 0.1 points lower than Troy overall (8.5/10). Renters spend 69% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,054 vs $1,175.
Q3
What is the average rent in North Central?
Average gross rent in North Central is $1,054/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 69% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of North Central residents are renters?
88% of North Central households are renter-occupied (vs 63% in Troy). The neighborhood has 2,337 residents.
Q5
Is North Central a high social-vulnerability area?
North Central sits in the 98th 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 North Central for landlords?
North Central carries a high-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (8.4/10). 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 Troy as a whole (8.5/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of North Central?
North Central has 2,244 residents (Black-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (39%), White (non-Hispanic) (30.7%), Hispanic / Latino (17.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
