In court-decided eviction outcomes for Round Rock, AZ, tenants prevail in roughly 23.0% 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
36d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Round Rock, AZ until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 36 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.6–4.4k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Round Rock, AZ costs landlords $1,637 to $4,437 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$645
14% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Round Rock, AZ is $645 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 14% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
18.4%
of households
18.4% of occupied housing units in Round Rock, AZ 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
39.0%
19.3% unemp.
39.0% of Round Rock, AZ residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 19.3%. 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
Dem margin +19.0% (2024)
7.0
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
7.0
State political climate
Arizona legislature & governorship
2.2
Economic stress
39.0% poverty · 19.3% unemp.
9.6
Supply constraint
$645 average · 18.4% renters
3.1
Rent Control risk
13.8% of income on rent
1.3
Eviction process difficulty
36 days filing → judgment
1.7
Tenant organizing strength
18.4% renters
4.4
Housing court bias
County bench composition
5.4
Geographic context
Risk heat across Round Rock and the region
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How Round Rock compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Apache County
Moderate
#15of 31 cities
#15 of 31 cities in Apache County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Arizona
Elevated
#154of 464 cities
#154 of 464 cities in Arizona for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.8
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 2.8/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+0.8 over 50 yr
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Steady ratchet · no large swings
36d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $645/mo. A contested eviction takes 36 days and costs $1,637–$4,437 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
18.4%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 623 residents, 18.4% rent. 14% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 39.0% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
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ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
7
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 7 and 7 (Dem margin +19.0% (2024)). State climate at 2.2, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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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 5.4, rent-control risk 1.3. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.3 since '00
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
9.6
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the real risk.
Economic stress: 9.6. Supply constraint: 3.1. The numbers behind those: 39.0% poverty, 19.3% unemployment, 14% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
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Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Round Rock sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Round Rock · 36d · ~$3.0k all-in ($84/day) · score 2.8National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Round Rock, Arizona, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.8/10 (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.
Round Rock is a city of 623 residents where 18.4% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 13.8% of income on rent. At an average rent of $645/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 Round Rock 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 Round Rock closes 36 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 Round Rock's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 5.4/10 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 Round Rock runs $1,637 to $4,437 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 36 days of typical timeline and $645/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 4.4/10 in Round Rock, 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 Arizona, 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 Round Rock: 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 Arizona's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $4,437 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Round Rock
Trap · 18.4%
18.4% renter share against 623 residents produces roughly 115 rental occupants in Round Rock. Apache County voted D 33.7% in 2020. Eviction filings tend to cluster in the multifamily rental corridor.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the absolute fastest I can get a tenant out for non-payment in Round Rock?
The fastest you can get a tenant out for non-payment, assuming no delays, is roughly 15-20 days from the day rent is due. This includes the 5-day notice, time for court filing and hearing, and the issuance of a writ of restitution. However, the typical timeline is closer to 36 days.
Q2
Can I just change the locks if my tenant stops paying rent?
Absolutely not. Changing the locks, turning off utilities, or removing a tenant's belongings without a court order (a "self-help eviction") is illegal in Arizona and can lead to severe penalties, including fines and damages owed to the tenant. You must follow the legal eviction process.
Q3
Do I need a lawyer for an eviction in Round Rock?
While you can represent yourself in Justice Court, it's highly recommended to at least consult with an attorney, especially if it's your first eviction or if the tenant is disputing the case. An attorney ensures proper procedure, avoids costly errors, and can expedite the process.
Q4
What if the tenant leaves personal property behind after eviction?
Arizona law requires you to store a tenant's abandoned property for at least 10 days. You must send a notice to the tenant's last known address, informing them where the property is stored and when they can retrieve it. If they don't claim it, you can sell it or dispose of it. Keep good records.
Q5
Is there rent control in Round Rock or Arizona?
No, Arizona has a statewide preemption against rent control. This means no city, including Round Rock, can implement rent control measures. You are generally free to set and raise rents according to market conditions, with proper notice. More details are on our Arizona rent control rules page.
Q6
What are the tenant protections I should be aware of in Arizona?
Arizona law protects tenants from discrimination, requires landlords to maintain habitable premises, and outlines specific procedures for entry, security deposit returns, and proper notice for lease termination or rent increases. Retaliation against tenants for exercising their rights is also prohibited. For more information, see our Arizona tenant protections guide.
A 2.8/10 places Round Rock in the 74th percentile of Arizona 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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