1 census tracts · pop 4,473 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.9/10
· range 5.9–5.9
East Allentown is a hispanic / latino neighborhood in Allentown with 1 census tract and a population of 4,473 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 41% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 24% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,263/month sits 4% lower than the Allentown citywide average ($1,317).
Risk score
5.9
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
East Allentown vs AllentownHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority87%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport79%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About East Allentown
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for East Allentown?
East Allentown scores 5.9/10 (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 East Allentown compare to Allentown overall?
East Allentown scores 0.9 points higher than Allentown overall (5/10). Renters spend 41% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $1,263 vs $1,317.
Q3
What is the average rent in East Allentown?
Average gross rent in East Allentown eviction risk is $1,263/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 41% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of East Allentown residents are renters?
61% of East Allentown households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Allentown). The neighborhood has 4,473 residents.
Q5
Is East Allentown a high social-vulnerability area?
East Allentown sits in the 87th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly 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 East Allentown for landlords?
East Allentown eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.9/10). 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 Allentown as a whole (5/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of East Allentown?
East Allentown has 4,623 residents (Hispanic / Latino Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (70.1%), White (non-Hispanic) (16.3%), Black (non-Hispanic) (13.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
