Neighborhood · Akron, OH

Schumacher Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 2,434 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.8/10 · range 3.8–3.8

Schumacher is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Akron with 1 census tract and a population of 2,434 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.8/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 19% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 14% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,322/month sits 38% higher than the Akron citywide average ($955).

Risk score

3.8

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

Schumacher vs Akron How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

18.9% -40%

Akron: 31.7%

Average gross rent

$1,322 +38%

Akron: $955

Average HH income

$77,131 +59%

Akron: $48,544

Poverty rate

12.2% -47%

Akron: 22.9%

Renter share

72.9% +48%

Akron: 49.3%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Schumacher and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 3.8–3.8

Why Schumacher scores 3.8

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 2.4–2.4 across tracts

2.4

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Rent control risk

19% of income on rent · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Tenant organizing strength

73% renter households · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Economic stress

12.2% below poverty line · Range 3.1–3.1 across tracts

3.1

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 6.7–6.7 across tracts

6.7

Risk score comparison

Schumacher vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Schumacher

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
39153507501	3.8	2,434	19%	$1,322

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 24

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

Socioeconomic status 33%ile

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

Household characteristics 34%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 78%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 10%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Schumacher

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

11.2%Housing insecurity
7.6%Utility shutoff threat
13.2%Food insecurity
9.9%SNAP enrollment
7.4%No health insurance
28.5%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Schumacher

What is the eviction-risk score for Schumacher?

Schumacher scores 3.8/10 (Lower 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 Schumacher compare to Akron overall?

Schumacher scores 0.4 points higher than Akron overall (3.4/10). Renters spend 19% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,322 vs $955.

What is the average rent in Schumacher?

Average gross rent in Schumacher is $1,322/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 19% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Schumacher residents are renters?

73% of Schumacher households are renter-occupied (vs 49% in Akron). The neighborhood has 2,434 residents.

Is Schumacher a high social-vulnerability area?

Schumacher sits in the 24th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is Schumacher for landlords?

Schumacher carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.8/10). 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 Akron as a whole (3.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Schumacher?

Schumacher has 2,497 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (61%), White (non-Hispanic) (34.5%), Other / Multiracial (3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Schumacher

5.6 North Hill 2 tracts · pop 7,813 2.9 West Village 2 tracts · pop 8,407 3.1 Castle 2 tracts · pop 6,326 5.1 Highland Square 2 tracts · pop 5,741 2.7 Berkshire Park Historic District 2 tracts · pop 8,850 2.4 North Village 3 tracts · pop 10,629

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Akron

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Schumacher.

3.9 Cedarwood Village 1 tracts · pop 5,346 3.9 Lawndale 2 tracts · pop 6,491 3.6 Castle Homes 3 tracts · pop 11,458 3.5 Greystone 1 tracts · pop 5,253 3.4 Merriman Heights 1 tracts · pop 4,138 4.3 Brittain 4 tracts · pop 17,692

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