1 census tracts · pop 2,068 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.8/10
· range 6.8–6.8
Homewood North is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Pittsburgh with 1 census tract and a population of 2,068 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.8/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 39% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 18% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $668/month sits 47% lower than the Pittsburgh citywide average ($1,261).
Risk score
6.8
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Homewood North vs PittsburghHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority96%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport48%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Homewood North
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Homewood North?
Homewood North scores 6.8/10 (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.
Q2
How does Homewood North compare to Pittsburgh overall?
Homewood North scores 1.9 points higher than Pittsburgh overall (4.9/10). Renters spend 39% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $668 vs $1,261.
Q3
What is the average rent in Homewood North?
Average gross rent in Homewood North is $668/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 39% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Homewood North residents are renters?
62% of Homewood North households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Pittsburgh). The neighborhood has 2,068 residents.
Q5
Is Homewood North a high social-vulnerability area?
Homewood North sits in the 89th 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
How safe is Homewood North for landlords?
Homewood North carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.8/10). 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 Pittsburgh as a whole (4.9/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Homewood North?
Homewood North has 2,193 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (89%), White (non-Hispanic) (7.4%), Hispanic / Latino (3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
