1 census tracts · pop 2,177 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7/10
· range 7–7
Homewood South is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Pittsburgh with 1 census tract and a population of 2,177 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 69% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 41% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $713/month sits 43% lower than the Pittsburgh citywide average ($1,261).
Risk score
7
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Homewood South vs PittsburghHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority94%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport48%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Homewood South
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Homewood South?
Homewood South scores 7/10 (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 South compare to Pittsburgh overall?
Homewood South scores 2.1 points higher than Pittsburgh overall (4.9/10). Renters spend 69% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $713 vs $1,261.
Q3
What is the average rent in Homewood South?
Average gross rent in Homewood South is $713/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 69% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Homewood South residents are renters?
67% of Homewood South households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Pittsburgh). The neighborhood has 2,177 residents.
Q5
Is Homewood South a high social-vulnerability area?
Homewood South sits in the 82nd 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 South for landlords?
Homewood South carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7/10). 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 South?
Homewood South has 2,128 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (83.9%), Other / Multiracial (9.3%), White (non-Hispanic) (4.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
