1 census tracts · pop 1,843 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.8/10
· range 6.8–6.8
West Oakland is a white-black neighborhood in Pittsburgh with 1 census tract and a population of 1,843 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. 77% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 56% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,432/month sits 14% higher than the Pittsburgh citywide average ($1,261).
Risk score
6.8
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
West Oakland vs PittsburghHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority65%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport87%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in West Oakland
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
365Total filings (sum)
12.75%Avg annual filing rate
18.8%Peak year (2000)
8.41%Latest filed (2006)
Frequently asked
About West Oakland
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Oakland?
West Oakland 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 West Oakland compare to Pittsburgh overall?
West Oakland scores 1.9 points higher than Pittsburgh overall (4.9/10). Renters spend 77% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,432 vs $1,261.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Oakland?
Average gross rent in West Oakland is $1,432/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 77% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Oakland residents are renters?
69% of West Oakland households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Pittsburgh). The neighborhood has 1,843 residents.
Q5
Is West Oakland a high social-vulnerability area?
West Oakland sits in the 75th 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 West Oakland for landlords?
West Oakland 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 West Oakland?
West Oakland has 2,109 residents (White-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (52.2%), Black (non-Hispanic) (25.7%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (16.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
