1 census tracts · pop 2,694 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3/10
· range 3–3
West New Castle is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Oakwood with 1 census tract and a population of 2,694 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 44% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 12% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,079/month sits 27% higher than the Oakwood citywide average ($850).
Risk score
3
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
West New Castle vs OakwoodHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority26%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport36%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in West New Castle
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
30Total filings (sum)
4.46%Avg annual filing rate
5.6%Peak year (2004)
3.94%Latest filed (2006)
Frequently asked
About West New Castle
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West New Castle?
West New Castle scores 3/10 (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 New Castle compare to Oakwood overall?
West New Castle scores 0.9 points lower than Oakwood overall (3.9/10). Renters spend 44% of income on rent vs 26% citywide. Average rent: $1,079 vs $850.
Q3
What is the average rent in West New Castle?
Average gross rent in West New Castle eviction risk is $1,079/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 44% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West New Castle residents are renters?
16% of West New Castle households are renter-occupied (vs 4% in Oakwood). The neighborhood has 2,694 residents.
Q5
Is West New Castle a high social-vulnerability area?
West New Castle sits in the 40th 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 New Castle for landlords?
West New Castle eviction risk carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3/10). 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 Oakwood as a whole (3.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of West New Castle?
West New Castle has 2,716 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (83.8%), Other / Multiracial (8.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (5.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
