2 census tracts · pop 9,507 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.2/10
· range 3.5–4.6
West Amityville is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Amityville with 2 census tracts and a population of 9,507 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.2/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 60% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 44% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,188/month sits 3% lower than the Amityville citywide average ($2,247).
Risk score
4.2
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
West Amityville vs AmityvilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority41%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport65%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in West Amityville
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
11.2%Housing insecurity
6.4%Utility shutoff threat
12.5%Food insecurity
10.0%SNAP enrollment
6.7%No health insurance
27.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About West Amityville
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Amityville?
West Amityville scores 4.2/10 (Moderate 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 West Amityville compare to Amityville overall?
West Amityville scores 4.2 points lower than Amityville overall (8.4/10). Renters spend 60% of income on rent vs 37% citywide. Average rent: $2,188 vs $2,247.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Amityville?
Average gross rent in West Amityville is $2,188/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 60% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Amityville residents are renters?
31% of West Amityville households are renter-occupied (vs 26% in Amityville). The neighborhood has 9,507 residents.
Q5
Is West Amityville a high social-vulnerability area?
West Amityville sits in the 52nd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately 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 West Amityville have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in West Amityville is census tract 36103123500 (score 4.6/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.5 to 4.6, a spread of 1.1 points.
Q7
How safe is West Amityville for landlords?
West Amityville carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.2/10). 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 Amityville as a whole (8.4/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of West Amityville?
West Amityville has 9,530 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (73%), Hispanic / Latino (18.8%), Black (non-Hispanic) (5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
