What is the eviction risk score for Whitfield?

The landlord eviction risk score for Whitfield, FL is 2.7 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Whitfield have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Whitfield is 0.8 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Whitfield?

Typical eviction timeline is about 29 days from notice to writ of possession.

Whitfield, FL Eviction Risk Score Santa Rosa County · Florida

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Whitfield, FL sits at 2.7/10 — Low risk. , ~29-day typical timeline.

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Score vs. benchmarks

Whitfield

2.7

Santa Rosa County

3.2

Florida avg

4.5

National avg

4.4

10.3%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,025–3,240Typical eviction costi

29 daysTypical timelinei

2.38%Filing ratei

$1,605HUD 2BR FMR '25i

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

3.4

Regional political climatei

3.4

State political climate

1.5

Economic stress

4.9

Supply constraint

2.6

Rent-control risk

0.8

Eviction process difficulty

1.2

Tenant organizing strength

1.5

Housing court bias

1.8

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

3.8

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About eviction risk in Whitfield, FL

Whitfield, FL has an eviction risk score of 2.7 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Santa Rosa County and the state of Florida. 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.

Political climate: In 2020, Santa Rosa County voted Republican by 46.6 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.7/10, Whitfield 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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Pine Level, FL	6.2 mi	248	2.2
Allentown, FL	7.2 mi	955	3.2
Jay, FL	7.3 mi	796	4.6
Dixonville, FL	7.7 mi	57	2.2
Mount Carmel, FL	8.8 mi	280	2.7