Circle City, AZ Eviction Risk Score Maricopa County · Arizona · Population 1,089

Circle City, AZ has an eviction risk score of 2.3 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 27.3% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Circle City is $850/month. About 16.6% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Political climate: In 2020, Maricopa County voted Democratic by 2.2 points — classified as politically mixed for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.3/10, Circle City is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

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