East St. Louis, IL Eviction Risk Score St. Clair County · Illinois · Population 17,999 · Updated
Sub-score breakdown
Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: Aggregated public sources.
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About eviction risk in East St. Louis, IL
East St. Louis, IL has an eviction risk score of 4.8 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in St. Clair 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 34.0% — 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 East St. Louis is $847/month. About 39.3% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.
Political climate: In 2020, St. Clair County voted Democratic by 8.7 points — classified as moderately tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 4.8/10, East St. Louis 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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Landlord Guides & Research Tools
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- Rent Control Cities 2026 — Full National List & Map
- Best Cities for Landlords 2026 — see where East St. Louis ranks nationally
- Most Rent-Burdened Cities in America — ACS 2023 leaderboard
- Illinois Eviction Risk Overview — all counties & cities in Illinois
- St. Clair County — compare every city in the county