1 census tracts · pop 3,722 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.2/10
· range 7.2–7.2
South Oakland is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Pittsburgh with 1 census tract and a population of 3,722 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.2/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 76% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 62% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,517/month sits 20% higher than the Pittsburgh citywide average ($1,261).
Risk score
7.2
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Oakland vs PittsburghHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority50%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport81%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in South Oakland
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
214Total filings (sum)
5.48%Avg annual filing rate
7.1%Peak year (2002)
5.83%Latest filed (2006)
Frequently asked
About South Oakland
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Oakland?
South Oakland scores 7.2/10 (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 South Oakland compare to Pittsburgh overall?
South Oakland scores 2.3 points higher than Pittsburgh overall (4.9/10). Renters spend 76% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,517 vs $1,261.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Oakland?
Average gross rent in South Oakland is $1,517/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 76% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Oakland residents are renters?
74% of South Oakland households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Pittsburgh). The neighborhood has 3,722 residents.
Q5
Is South Oakland a high social-vulnerability area?
South Oakland sits in the 42nd 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.
Q6
How safe is South Oakland for landlords?
South Oakland carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.2/10). 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 South Oakland?
South Oakland has 3,414 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (65.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (16.2%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (12.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
