1 census tracts · pop 3,525 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.9/10
· range 4.9–4.9
State College South is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in State College with 1 census tract and a population of 3,525 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 51% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 27% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,435/month sits 13% higher than the State College citywide average ($1,273).
Risk score
4.9
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
State College South vs State CollegeHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority20%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport81%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About State College South
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for State College South?
State College South scores 4.9/10 (Moderate 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 State College South compare to State College overall?
State College South scores 0.9 points higher than State College overall (4/10). Renters spend 51% of income on rent vs 43% citywide. Average rent: $1,435 vs $1,273.
Q3
What is the average rent in State College South?
Average gross rent in State College eviction risk South is $1,435/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 51% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of State College South residents are renters?
40% of State College South households are renter-occupied (vs 74% in State College). The neighborhood has 3,525 residents.
Q5
Is State College South a high social-vulnerability area?
State College South sits in the 31st 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 State College South for landlords?
State College eviction risk South carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.9/10). 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 State College as a whole (4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of State College South?
State College South has 3,578 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (83.5%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.1%), Hispanic / Latino (4.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
