Rutherford, CA Eviction Risk Score Napa County · California · Pop. 84
Rutherford, CA sits at 5.0/10 — Moderate risk. , 40.3% renters, ~290-day typical timeline.
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Sub-score breakdown
Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.
About eviction risk in Rutherford, CA
Rutherford, CA has an eviction risk score of 5.0 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Napa County and the state of California. 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.
Economic stress: poverty rate 0.0%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.
Political climate: In 2020, Napa County voted Democratic by 40.4 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 5.0/10, Rutherford is an elevated-risk environment. Tenant protections are stronger than the national median. Use proactive screening, document notices in writing, and understand your specific just-cause and rent-cap exposure before raising rent or terminating a tenancy.
Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison
| City | Distance | Population | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakville, CA | 1.9 mi | — | 4.4 |
| St. Helena, CA | 4.3 mi | 5,318 | 4.7 |
| Deer Park, CA | 5.7 mi | 720 | 4.5 |
| Yountville, CA | 5.7 mi | 3,348 | 5.3 |
| Kenwood, CA | 6.7 mi | 1,028 | 4.5 |
| Angwin, CA | 8.3 mi | 2,931 | 5.1 |
| Glen Ellen, CA | 9.5 mi | 1,078 | 5.9 |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA | 9.6 mi | 3,347 | 5.4 |