2 census tracts · pop 7,005 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.5/10
· range 7.5–7.6
South Troy is a white-black neighborhood in Troy with 2 census tracts and a population of 7,005 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.5/10 (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 24% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,144/month sits 3% lower than the Troy citywide average ($1,175).
Risk score
7.5
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
South Troy vs TroyHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority62%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport76%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Troy
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
20.6%Housing insecurity
13.1%Utility shutoff threat
24.3%Food insecurity
23.8%SNAP enrollment
9.4%No health insurance
31.3%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Troy
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Troy?
South Troy scores 7.5/10 (Elevated tier) across 2 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 South Troy compare to Troy overall?
South Troy scores 1.0 points lower than Troy overall (8.5/10). Renters spend 46% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,144 vs $1,175.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Troy?
Average gross rent in South Troy eviction risk is $1,144/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 46% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Troy residents are renters?
67% of South Troy households are renter-occupied (vs 63% in Troy). The neighborhood has 7,005 residents.
Q5
Is South Troy a high social-vulnerability area?
South Troy sits in the 79th 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
Which tracts in South Troy have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in South Troy is census tract 36083040900 (score 7.6/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 7.5 to 7.6, a spread of 0.1 points.
Q7
How safe is South Troy for landlords?
South Troy eviction risk carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.5/10). Pop-weighted across 2 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.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of South Troy?
South Troy has 7,075 residents (White-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (52.4%), Black (non-Hispanic) (22.7%), Hispanic / Latino (13.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
