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
35.8%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Mountain Village, CO, tenants prevail in roughly 35.8% 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
108d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Mountain Village, CO until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 108 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$4.8–12.4k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Mountain Village, CO costs landlords $4,760 to $12,430 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,072
36% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Mountain Village, CO is $1,072 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 36% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
72.6%
of households
72.6% of occupied housing units in Mountain Village, CO 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
14.2%
4.5% unemp.
14.2% of Mountain Village, CO residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 4.5%. 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 +49.4% (2024)
6.4
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
6.4
State political climate
Colorado legislature & governorship
4.7
Economic stress
14.2% poverty · 4.5% unemp.
3.7
Supply constraint
$1,072 average · 72.6% renters
2.7
Rent Control risk
36.1% of income on rent
3.9
Eviction process difficulty
108 days filing → judgment
4.3
Tenant organizing strength
72.6% renters
2.6
Housing court bias
County bench composition
3.9
Geographic context
Risk heat across Mountain Village and the region
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How Mountain Village compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in San Miguel County
Elevated
#3of 6 cities
#3 of 6 cities in San Miguel County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Colorado
Elevated
#146of 479 cities
#146 of 479 cities in Colorado for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
4.5
/ 10 · MODERATE
The verdict
A Moderate-tier market.
Composite 4.5/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+2.7 over 50 yr
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Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
108d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,072/mo. A contested eviction takes 108 days and costs $4,760–$12,430 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
72.6%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 2,185 residents, 72.6% rent. 36% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 14.2% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
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ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
6.4
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 6.4 and 6.4 (Dem margin +49.4% (2024)). State climate at 4.7, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
4.7
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 4.7/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 4.3, housing court bias 3.9, rent-control risk 3.9. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-0.7 since '00
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
3.7
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 3.7. Supply constraint: 2.7. The numbers behind those: 14.2% poverty, 4.5% unemployment, 36% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Mountain Village sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Mountain Village · 108d · ~$8.6k all-in ($80/day) · score 4.5National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Mountain Village, Colorado, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 4.5/10 (MODERATE 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.
Mountain Village is a city of 2,185 residents where 72.6% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 36.1% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,072/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 Mountain Village eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 4.3/10, 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 Mountain Village closes 108 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 Mountain Village's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 3.9/10 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 Mountain Village runs $4,760 to $12,430 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 108 days of typical timeline and $1,072/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 2.6/10 in Mountain Village, and the city has limited rent control exposure (3.9/10). 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 Colorado, 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 Mountain Village: 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 MODERATE 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 Colorado's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $12,430 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Mountain Village
Trap · PRACTICAL TRAP
Compare Mountain Village to neighboring cities in Ouray County via the grid below. The 3.8/10 score is computed from nine sub-factors plus a state-law multiplier under CRS 13-40 + HB23-1115. Ouray County 2020 presidential margin: D+19.6. Cross-reference the state overview link in the guides section for Colorado statutory detail.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What if my tenant claims they're waiting for rental assistance?
Even with rental assistance, the tenant is still responsible for rent. You can proceed with your 10-day pay-or-quit notice. If assistance comes through, great. If not, your eviction process is already underway. Don't pause your legal process indefinitely based on a promise of future funds.
Q2
Can I evict a tenant for breaking lease rules, not just non-payment?
Yes. If the tenant violates a material term of the lease, you can issue a notice to cure or quit. The notice period depends on the specific violation and your lease terms. If they don't fix the issue, you can proceed with eviction. Make sure the lease violation is significant and clearly documented.
Q3
How do I handle a tenant who refuses to leave after the eviction judgment?
After you receive a judgment for possession from the court, the tenant legally has to move out. If they don't, you'll need to get a writ of restitution from the court and coordinate with the local sheriff's department for a physical lockout. Do NOT attempt to remove the tenant or their belongings yourself. That's an illegal self-help eviction and will get you into serious trouble.
Q4
Is it true that Colorado has "tenant protections"? What does that mean for me?
Yes, Colorado has various tenant protections, including the source-of-income protection mentioned earlier. This means you need to be aware of state laws regarding fair housing, security deposits, and proper notice periods. It doesn't mean you can't evict for legitimate reasons, but you must follow the law precisely. Stay informed on Colorado tenant protections to avoid missteps.
Q5
Can I raise the rent whenever I want in Mountain Village?
Colorado does not have statewide rent control. This means you can generally raise the rent to market rates. However, you must provide proper notice as outlined in your lease or by state law, typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies. Be aware of market conditions and avoid excessive increases that could lead to high turnover.
A 4.5/10 places Mountain Village in the 75th percentile of Colorado 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 risen sharply 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 Mountain Village (4.5/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
