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Neighborhood · Avondale, PA

West Grove Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 7,185 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.4/10 · range 1.4–1.4

West Grove is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Avondale with 1 census tract and a population of 7,185 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 1.4/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 69% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 32% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,458/month sits 4% higher than the Avondale citywide average ($1,400).

Risk score
1.4
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
West Grove vs Avondale How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
% of income on rent
68.5% +91%
Avondale: 35.9%
Average gross rent
$1,458 +4%
Avondale: $1,400
Average HH income
$186,106 +133%
Avondale: $80,000
Poverty rate
2.0% -73%
Avondale: 7.3%
Renter share
8.1% -79%
Avondale: 38.3%
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Geographic context

Risk heat across West Grove and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 1.4–1.4

Why West Grove scores 1.4

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly
State political climate
legislature & governorship · Range 3.4–3.4 across tracts
3.4
Regional political climate
County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.9–5.9 across tracts
5.9
Local political climate
Parent city governance · Range 6.3–6.3 across tracts
6.3
Rent control risk
69% of income on rent · Range 8.8–8.8 across tracts
8.8
Eviction process difficulty
State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 3.3–3.3 across tracts
3.3
Tenant organizing strength
8% renter households · Range 8.4–8.4 across tracts
8.4
Housing court bias
County bench composition · Range 6.5–6.5 across tracts
6.5
Economic stress
2.0% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts
1.0
Supply constraint
Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.1–3.1 across tracts
3.1
Risk score comparison

West Grove vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

West Grove score vs. parent city, state, U.S.West Grove: 1.41.4West GroveNeighborhoodParent city: 3.83.8Parent cityhost cityState: 4.34.3Stateavg in stateU.S.: 4.74.7U.S.national avgU.S. avg = 5.0
Census tracts

1 tracts in West Grove

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract Score Pop % over 30% on rent Average rent
42029311702 1.4 7,185 69% $1,458
Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 27

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 20%ile
Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden
Household characteristics 43%ile
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority 44%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport 33%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked

About West Grove

Q1

What is the eviction-risk score for West Grove?

West Grove scores 1.4/10 (Lower 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 Grove compare to Avondale overall?

West Grove scores 2.4 points lower than Avondale overall (3.8/10). Renters spend 69% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $1,458 vs $1,400.
Q3

What is the average rent in West Grove?

Average gross rent in West Grove is $1,458/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 69% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4

What percentage of West Grove residents are renters?

8% of West Grove households are renter-occupied (vs 38% in Avondale). The neighborhood has 7,185 residents.
Q5

Is West Grove a high social-vulnerability area?

West Grove sits in the 27th 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 West Grove for landlords?

West Grove carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (1.4/10). 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 Avondale as a whole (3.8/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7

What is the demographic breakdown of West Grove?

West Grove has 7,186 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (69%), Hispanic / Latino (16.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
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