What is the eviction risk score for Paris?

The landlord eviction risk score for Paris, IL is 4.5 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Paris have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Paris is 3.2 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Paris?

Typical eviction timeline is about 118 days from notice to writ of possession.

Paris, IL Eviction Risk Score Edgar County · Illinois · Pop. 8,276

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Paris, IL sits at 4.5/10 — Moderate risk. 22.1% rent burden, 35.3% renters, ~118-day typical timeline.

4.5 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Paris

4.5

Edgar County

4.7

Illinois avg

4.8

National avg

4.4

39.5%Tenant-law probabilityi

$5,524–12,814Typical eviction costi

118 daysTypical timelinei

$870HUD 2BR FMR '25i

$777Median renti

22.1%Rent burdeni

35.3%Rentersi

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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

3.1

Regional political climatei

3.1

State political climate

5.2

Economic stressi

5.5

Supply constrainti

5.2

Rent-control riski

3.2

Eviction process difficulty

5.3

Tenant organizing strengthi

7.2

Housing court bias

4.5

Voucher gap (market vs HUD FMR)i

0.0

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About eviction risk in Paris, IL

Paris, IL has an eviction risk score of 4.5 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Edgar County and the state of Illinois. 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 22.1% — 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 Paris is $777/month. About 35.3% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 11.5%, unemployment 3.5%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Edgar County voted Republican by 52.5 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.5/10, Paris 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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St. Bernice, IN	11.1 mi	554	2.3
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