1 census tracts · pop 2,470 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.4/10
· range 6.4–6.4
Rittersville is a hispanic-white neighborhood in Allentown with 1 census tract and a population of 2,470 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.4/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 39% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 29% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $942/month sits 28% lower than the Allentown citywide average ($1,317).
Risk score
6.4
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Rittersville vs AllentownHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority73%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport93%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Rittersville
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Rittersville?
Rittersville scores 6.4/10 (Elevated 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 Rittersville compare to Allentown overall?
Rittersville scores 1.4 points higher than Allentown overall (5/10). Renters spend 39% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $942 vs $1,317.
Q3
What is the average rent in Rittersville?
Average gross rent in Rittersville is $942/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 39% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Rittersville residents are renters?
54% of Rittersville households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Allentown). The neighborhood has 2,470 residents.
Q5
Is Rittersville a high social-vulnerability area?
Rittersville sits in the 94th 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 Rittersville for landlords?
Rittersville carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.4/10). 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 Allentown as a whole (5/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Rittersville?
Rittersville has 2,580 residents (Hispanic-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (48.3%), White (non-Hispanic) (38.2%), Black (non-Hispanic) (13.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
