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
12.8%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Wrightsville, AR, tenants prevail in roughly 12.8% 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
25d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Wrightsville, AR until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 25 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$0.8–2.8k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Wrightsville, AR costs landlords $782 to $2,805 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,042
51% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Wrightsville, AR is $1,042 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 51% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
16.4%
of households
16.4% of occupied housing units in Wrightsville, AR 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
24.5%
1.8% unemp.
24.5% of Wrightsville, AR residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 1.8%. 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 +22.1% (2024)
6.5
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
6.5
State political climate
Arkansas legislature & governorship
1.8
Economic stress
24.5% poverty · 1.8% unemp.
6.2
Supply constraint
$1,042 average · 16.4% renters
5.1
Rent Control risk
51.0% of income on rent
9.6
Eviction process difficulty
25 days filing → judgment
2.2
Tenant organizing strength
16.4% renters
3.8
Housing court bias
County bench composition
9.1
Geographic context
Risk heat across Wrightsville and the region
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How Wrightsville compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Pulaski County
Elevated
#7of 16 cities
#7 of 16 cities in Pulaski County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Arkansas
Moderate
#289of 621 cities
#289 of 621 cities in Arkansas for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.4
/ 10 · VERY LOW
The verdict
A Very low-tier market.
Composite 2.4/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend-2.0 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
25d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,042/mo. A contested eviction takes 25 days and costs $782–$2,805 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
16.4%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 1,484 residents, 16.4% rent. 51% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 24.5% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
6.5
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 6.5 and 6.5 (Dem margin +22.1% (2024)). State climate at 1.8, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
1.8
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 1.8/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 2.2, housing court bias 9.1, rent-control risk 9.6. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-2.8 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
6.2
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 6.2. Supply constraint: 5.1. The numbers behind those: 24.5% poverty, 1.8% unemployment, 51% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Wrightsville sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Wrightsville · 25d · ~$1.8k all-in ($72/day) · score 2.4National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Wrightsville, Arkansas, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.4/10 (VERY 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.
Wrightsville is a city of 1,484 residents where 16.4% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 51.0% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,042/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 Wrightsville eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 2.2/10, 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 Wrightsville closes 25 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 Wrightsville's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 9.1/10 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 Wrightsville runs $782 to $2,805 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 25 days of typical timeline and $1,042/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 3.8/10 in Wrightsville, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (9.6/10). 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 Arkansas, 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 Wrightsville: 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 VERY 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 Arkansas's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $2,805 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Wrightsville
Trap · PRACTICAL TRAP
Compare Wrightsville to neighboring cities in Pulaski County via the grid below. The 5.3/10 score is computed from nine sub-factors plus a state-law multiplier under Ark. Code 18-16-101. Pulaski County 2020 presidential margin: D+22.5. Cross-reference the state overview link in the guides section for Arkansas statutory detail.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the fastest way to get a non-paying tenant out in Wrightsville?
The fastest legal way is to immediately serve a 3-day pay-or-quit notice as soon as rent is late. If they don't pay or move, file for eviction on the fourth day after the notice expires. Speed and correct procedure are key. Don't try to lock them out or turn off utilities; that's illegal.
Q2
Can I charge a late fee in Wrightsville?
Yes, your lease agreement should clearly state the amount of the late fee and when it applies. Arkansas law allows for reasonable late fees. Make sure it's not excessive, as courts can deem unreasonable fees unenforceable. A common practice is a flat fee or a percentage of the rent, typically 5%.
Q3
Do I need a lawyer for an eviction in Pulaski County?
While you can represent yourself in district court, it's highly recommended to use an attorney, especially if you're not familiar with the legal process or if the tenant contests the eviction. Mistakes in filing or procedure can lead to delays and cost you more money. Check our Arkansas eviction costs guide for more.
Q4
What if my tenant claims there are maintenance issues?
Arkansas law requires landlords to maintain a safe and habitable property. If a tenant brings up legitimate maintenance issues, address them promptly and document all communications and repairs. Failure to do so could give the tenant a defense in an eviction case, especially if the issues impact health or safety. Don't ignore repair requests.
Q5
Is there rent control in Wrightsville or Arkansas?
No, Arkansas has a statewide ban on rent control. This means landlords in Wrightsville are generally free to set market rates and increase rent with proper notice, as long as it's not discriminatory or retaliatory. For more details, see our Arkansas rent control rules page.
Q6
How long do I have to return a security deposit in Arkansas?
You have 60 days from the date the tenant vacates the property and surrenders possession to return the security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions. Failing to do so can result in the landlord being liable for twice the amount wrongfully withheld. Keep good records. Our Arkansas security deposit rules guide has more info.
A 2.4/10 places Wrightsville in the 63rd percentile of Arkansas 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.
Cities with similar eviction risk to Wrightsville (2.4/10)
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