1 census tracts · pop 3,212 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.6/10
· range 6.6–6.6
The Island is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Butler with 1 census tract and a population of 3,212 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 61% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 45% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $901/month sits 10% higher than the Butler citywide average ($818).
Risk score
6.6
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
The Island vs ButlerHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority32%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport76%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in The Island
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
286Total filings (sum)
6.68%Avg annual filing rate
7.4%Peak year (2003)
7.07%Latest filed (2006)
Frequently asked
About The Island
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for The Island?
The Island scores 6.6/10 (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 The Island compare to Butler overall?
The Island scores 2.2 points higher than Butler overall (4.4/10). Renters spend 61% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $901 vs $818.
Q3
What is the average rent in The Island?
Average gross rent in The Island is $901/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 61% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of The Island residents are renters?
65% of The Island households are renter-occupied (vs 54% in Butler). The neighborhood has 3,212 residents.
Q5
Is The Island a high social-vulnerability area?
The Island sits in the 67th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately 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 The Island for landlords?
The Island carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.6/10). 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 Butler as a whole (4.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of The Island?
The Island has 3,225 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (79.1%), Other / Multiracial (10.7%), Black (non-Hispanic) (4.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
