Neighborhood · Easton, PA

South Easton Eviction Risk: Moderate

2 census tracts · pop 6,359 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.1/10 · range 4.9–5.2

South Easton is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Easton with 2 census tracts and a population of 6,359 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.1/10 (Moderate 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 23% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,462/month sits 10% higher than the Easton citywide average ($1,325).

Risk score

5.1

Moderate

2 tracts · population-weighted

South Easton vs Easton How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

43.6% +48%

Easton: 29.4%

Average gross rent

$1,462 +10%

Easton: $1,325

Average HH income

$70,530 +11%

Easton: $63,775

Poverty rate

14.8% -18%

Easton: 17.9%

Renter share

40.4% -27%

Easton: 55.5%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Easton and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 4.9–5.2

Why South Easton scores 5.1

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 5.0–5.0 across tracts

5.0

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Rent control risk

44% of income on rent · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 2.8–2.8 across tracts

2.8

Tenant organizing strength

40% renter households · Range 9.4–9.4 across tracts

9.4

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.2–7.2 across tracts

7.2

Economic stress

14.8% below poverty line · Range 3.3–4.2 across tracts

3.7

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.5–6.2 across tracts

4.7

Risk score comparison

South Easton vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in South Easton

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
42095014600	5.2	3,478	54%	$1,276
42095014700	4.9	2,881	31%	$1,686

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 73

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 68%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 82%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 66%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 61%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab

Court-record eviction history in South Easton

Aggregated across 2 validated constituent tracts. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.

Historic baseline (2000–2018)

466Total filings (sum)
9.64%Avg annual filing rate
15.2%Peak year (2006)
12.08%Latest filed (2006)

Frequently asked

About South Easton

What is the eviction-risk score for South Easton?

South Easton scores 5.1/10 (Moderate tier) across 2 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.

How does South Easton compare to Easton overall?

South Easton scores 1.2 points higher than Easton overall (3.9/10). Renters spend 44% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,462 vs $1,325.

What is the average rent in South Easton?

Average gross rent in South Easton eviction risk is $1,462/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 44% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Easton residents are renters?

40% of South Easton households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Easton). The neighborhood has 6,359 residents.

Is South Easton a high social-vulnerability area?

South Easton sits in the 73rd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

Which tracts in South Easton have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in South Easton is census tract 42095014600 (score 5.2/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.9 to 5.2, a spread of 0.3 points.

How safe is South Easton for landlords?

South Easton eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.1/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Easton as a whole (3.9/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Easton?

South Easton has 5,994 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (52.4%), Hispanic / Latino (24.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (13.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Easton

4.2 Downtown 2 tracts · pop 8,861 4.8 West Ward 4 tracts · pop 19,546 2 Somerset Village 2 tracts · pop 9,643 1.6 Trio Fields 2 tracts · pop 11,725 4.8 Clearfield Terrace 2 tracts · pop 7,283 2.4 Wagner Terrace 2 tracts · pop 6,109

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Easton

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Easton.

5 West Ward 4 tracts · pop 19,546 5.6 Williamsport 1 tracts · pop 3,471 3.8 Downtown 2 tracts · pop 8,861

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