Neighborhood · Schenectady, NY

Little Italy Eviction Risk: Elevated

1 census tracts · pop 2,111 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.6/10 · range 7.6–7.6

Little Italy is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Schenectady with 1 census tract and a population of 2,111 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 55% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 28% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,155/month sits 1% higher than the Schenectady citywide average ($1,145).

Risk score

7.6

Elevated

1 tracts · population-weighted

Little Italy vs Schenectady How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

54.6% +53%

Schenectady: 35.8%

Average gross rent

$1,155 +1%

Schenectady: $1,145

Average HH income

$43,042 -24%

Schenectady: $56,398

Poverty rate

21.1% -9%

Schenectady: 23.2%

Renter share

79.2% +46%

Schenectady: 54.4%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Little Italy and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 7.6–7.6

Why Little Italy scores 7.6

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 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.2–6.2 across tracts

6.2

Rent control risk

55% of income on rent · Range 7.9–7.9 across tracts

7.9

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 7.1–7.1 across tracts

7.1

Tenant organizing strength

79% renter households · Range 9.4–9.4 across tracts

9.4

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 8.2–8.2 across tracts

8.2

Economic stress

21.1% below poverty line · Range 5.3–5.3 across tracts

5.3

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.8–2.8 across tracts

2.8

Risk score comparison

Little Italy vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Little Italy

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
36093020300	7.6	2,111	55%	$1,155

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 29

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

Socioeconomic status 65%ile

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

Household characteristics 0%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 53%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 55%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.

20.7%Housing insecurity
14.3%Utility shutoff threat
26.5%Food insecurity
26.1%SNAP enrollment
8.3%No health insurance
32.0%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Little Italy

What is the eviction-risk score for Little Italy?

Little Italy scores 7.6/10 (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 Little Italy compare to Schenectady overall?

Little Italy scores 1.1 points lower than Schenectady overall (8.7/10). Renters spend 55% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $1,155 vs $1,145.

What is the average rent in Little Italy?

Average gross rent in Little Italy is $1,155/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 55% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Little Italy residents are renters?

79% of Little Italy households are renter-occupied (vs 54% in Schenectady). The neighborhood has 2,111 residents.

Is Little Italy a high social-vulnerability area?

Little Italy sits in the 29th 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 Little Italy for landlords?

Little Italy carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.6/10). 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 Schenectady as a whole (8.7/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Little Italy?

Little Italy has 2,348 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (65.3%), Black (non-Hispanic) (15.8%), Hispanic / Latino (10.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Little Italy

6.2 Northside 4 tracts · pop 11,027 8.4 Hamilton Hill 2 tracts · pop 6,666 4.2 The Stockade 3 tracts · pop 9,959 6.7 Mont Pleasant 3 tracts · pop 10,435 7.5 Central State 4 tracts · pop 17,073 4.9 Bellevue 5 tracts · pop 16,016

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Schenectady

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Little Italy.

7.6 Central State 4 tracts · pop 17,073 7.5 Downtown 1 tracts · pop 1,278 7.8 Vale 1 tracts · pop 3,609 8.4 Hamilton Hill 2 tracts · pop 6,666 6.7 Union Street 1 tracts · pop 5,267 6.2 Mont Pleasant 3 tracts · pop 10,435

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