Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from constituent census tracts, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
22.0%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Womens Bay, AK, tenants prevail in roughly 22.0% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
44d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Womens Bay, AK until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 44 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.3–4.7k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Womens Bay, AK costs landlords $1,346 to $4,680 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$900
15% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Womens Bay, AK is $900 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 15% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
2.8%
of households
2.8% of occupied housing units in Womens Bay, AK are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
13.4%
3.4% unemp.
13.4% of Womens Bay, AK residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 3.4%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
1.8
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
3.7
State political climate
Alaska legislature & governorship
2.2
Economic stress
13.4% poverty · 3.4% unemp.
5.8
Supply constraint
$900 average · 2.8% renters
2.8
Rent Control risk
15.2% of income on rent
1.3
Eviction process difficulty
44 days filing → judgment
1.7
Tenant organizing strength
2.8% renters
2.8
Housing court bias
County bench composition
1.5
Geographic context
Risk heat across Womens Bay and the region
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How Womens Bay compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Kodiak Island Borough
Low
#9of 12 cities
#9 of 12 cities in Kodiak Island Borough for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Alaska
Low
#257of 353 cities
#257 of 353 cities in Alaska for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.9
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 2.9/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+0.6 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
44d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $900/mo. A contested eviction takes 44 days and costs $1,346–$4,680 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
2.8%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 788 residents, 2.8% rent. 15% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 13.4% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
2.8
Local + regional
The politics
Light-statute interior market.
Local & regional political climate score 1.8 and 3.7. State climate at 2.2, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
2.2
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 2.2/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.7, housing court bias 1.5, rent-control risk 1.3. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.3 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
5.8
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 5.8. Supply constraint: 2.8. The numbers behind those: 13.4% poverty, 3.4% unemployment, 15% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Womens Bay sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Womens Bay · 44d · ~$3.0k all-in ($68/day) · score 2.9National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Womens Bay, Alaska, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.9/10 (LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Womens Bay is a city of 788 residents where 2.8% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 15.2% of income on rent. At an average rent of $900/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Womens Bay eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 1.7/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Womens Bay closes 44 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Womens Bay's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 1.5/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Womens Bay runs $1,346 to $4,680 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 44 days of typical timeline and $900/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 2.8/10 in Womens Bay, and the city has limited rent control exposure (1.3/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Alaska, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Womens Bay: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Alaska's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $4,680 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Womens Bay
Trap · AS 34.03 URLTA
At 2.6/10, standard documentation typically resolves cases quickly under AS 34.03 URLTA.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the absolute fastest I can get a tenant out for not paying rent in Womens Bay?
The fastest theoretical timeline involves serving a 7-day pay-or-quit notice immediately. If they don't pay, you file on day 8. Court dates typically come within a few weeks. The state average is 44 days, but if everything goes perfectly and the tenant doesn't fight it, you might shave a week or two off that. Realistically, expect a month and a half.
Q2
Do I need a lawyer for an eviction in Womens Bay?
While you're not legally required to have a lawyer, it's highly recommended. Landlord-tenant law has specific procedural requirements. Mistakes in notice, filing, or court presentation can cause delays or even dismissal of your case, forcing you to restart. An attorney ensures compliance and saves you time and potential headaches.
Q3
Can I just change the locks if my tenant stops paying rent?
Absolutely not. This is an illegal "self-help" eviction and can result in significant penalties, including financial damages to the tenant. You must follow the legal eviction process through the courts.
Q4
Are there any special tenant protections in Womens Bay I should know about?
Womens Bay, being part of Kodiak Island Borough, follows Alaska's statewide laws. There are no local rent control rules or source-of-income protections. This means landlords generally have more flexibility than in some larger, more regulated cities. You can read more about Alaska tenant protections and Alaska rent control rules.
Q5
What if my tenant damages the property? Can I use the security deposit?
Yes, you can deduct reasonable costs for damages beyond normal wear and tear from the security deposit. You must provide an itemized list of deductions within 14 days of the tenant vacating (or 30 days if they dispute). Keep good records, including move-in/move-out photos and repair receipts.
Q6
Can I charge late fees for rent in Womens Bay?
Yes, you can charge late fees, but they must be reasonable and clearly stated in your lease agreement. Alaska law doesn't specify a maximum, but courts generally look for fees that reflect actual damages incurred by the landlord due to late payment, not punitive amounts.
A 2.9/10 places Womens Bay in the 35th percentile of Alaska cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
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