Neighborhood · Troy, NY

South Central Eviction Risk: Elevated

1 census tracts · pop 1,857 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.4/10 · range 7.4–7.4

South Central is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Troy with 1 census tract and a population of 1,857 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.4/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 42% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 26% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,230/month sits 5% higher than the Troy citywide average ($1,175).

Risk score

7.4

Elevated

1 tracts · population-weighted

South Central vs Troy How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

41.5% +31%

Troy: 31.6%

Average gross rent

$1,230 +5%

Troy: $1,175

Average HH income

$63,811 +11%

Troy: $57,688

Poverty rate

23.2% -3%

Troy: 23.8%

Renter share

73.5% +17%

Troy: 62.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Central and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 7.4–7.4

Why South Central scores 7.4

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

42% of income on rent · Range 7.2–7.2 across tracts

7.2

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 7.4–7.4 across tracts

7.4

Tenant organizing strength

74% renter households · Range 9.7–9.7 across tracts

9.7

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.8–7.8 across tracts

7.8

Economic stress

23.2% below poverty line · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.3–3.3 across tracts

3.3

Risk score comparison

South Central vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in South Central

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
36083040800	7.4	1,857	42%	$1,230

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 45

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

Socioeconomic status 52%ile

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

Household characteristics 42%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 37%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 42%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Central

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

13.5%Housing insecurity
8.5%Utility shutoff threat
14.7%Food insecurity
13.7%SNAP enrollment
6.3%No health insurance
23.7%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South Central

What is the eviction-risk score for South Central?

South Central scores 7.4/10 (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.

How does South Central compare to Troy overall?

South Central scores 1.1 points lower than Troy overall (8.5/10). Renters spend 42% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,230 vs $1,175.

What is the average rent in South Central?

Average gross rent in South Central is $1,230/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 42% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Central residents are renters?

74% of South Central households are renter-occupied (vs 63% in Troy). The neighborhood has 1,857 residents.

Is South Central a high social-vulnerability area?

South Central sits in the 45th 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.

How safe is South Central for landlords?

South Central carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.4/10). 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 lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Central?

South Central has 2,156 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (68.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (15.5%), Hispanic / Latino (12.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Central

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

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Troy

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Central.

7.5 Lansingburgh 4 tracts · pop 16,222 7.5 South Troy 2 tracts · pop 7,005 7.8 Sycaway 1 tracts · pop 5,043 7.9 Downtown 1 tracts · pop 4,095 8.1 Hillview Heights 1 tracts · pop 2,487 6.7 Little Italy 1 tracts · pop 1,403

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