Highlands Historic District Eviction Risk: Elevated
2 census tracts · pop 11,695 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.5/10
· range 7.4–7.6
Highlands Historic District is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in State College with 2 census tracts and a population of 11,695 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.5/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 83% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 81% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $490/month sits 62% lower than the State College citywide average ($1,273).
Risk score
7.5
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
Highlands Historic District vs State CollegeHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority38%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport91%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Highlands Historic District
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Highlands Historic District?
Highlands Historic District scores 7.5/10 (Elevated tier) across 2 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 Highlands Historic District compare to State College overall?
Highlands Historic District scores 3.5 points higher than State College overall (4/10). Renters spend 83% of income on rent vs 43% citywide. Average rent: $490 vs $1,273.
Q3
What is the average rent in Highlands Historic District?
Average gross rent in Highlands Historic District is $490/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 83% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Highlands Historic District residents are renters?
94% of Highlands Historic District households are renter-occupied (vs 74% in State College). The neighborhood has 11,695 residents.
Q5
Is Highlands Historic District a high social-vulnerability area?
Highlands Historic District sits in the 51st 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
Which tracts in Highlands Historic District have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Highlands Historic District is census tract 42027012100 (score 7.6/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 7.4 to 7.6, a spread of 0.2 points.
Q7
How safe is Highlands Historic District for landlords?
Highlands Historic District carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.5/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to State College as a whole (4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of Highlands Historic District?
Highlands Historic District has 12,409 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (74.1%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (10.4%), Hispanic / Latino (6.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
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