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Popponesset Island, MA Eviction Risk Score Dukes County · Massachusetts · Pop. 33

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● Moderate Risk

Popponesset Island, MA sits at 4.3/10 — Moderate risk. , ~217-day typical timeline.

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Score vs. benchmarks
Popponesset Island
4.3
Dukes County
5.3
Massachusetts avg
6.6
National avg
5.5
52.8%Tenant-law probabilityi
$11,843–31,445Typical eviction costi
217 daysEst. timelinei
1.71%Filing ratei
$2,222HUD 2BR FMR '25i

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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
8.1
Regional political climatei
8.1
State political climate
6.2
Economic stressi
1.0
Supply constraint
1.0
Rent-control risk
5.5
Eviction process difficulty
5.7
Tenant organizing strength
1.0
Housing court bias
5.1
Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i
2.7
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About eviction risk in Popponesset Island, MA

Popponesset Island, MA has an eviction risk score of 4.3 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Dukes County and the state of Massachusetts. 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, Dukes County voted Democratic by 56.9 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.3/10, Popponesset Island 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.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City Distance Population Risk score
Popponesset, MA 0.7 mi 563 5.4
New Seabury, MA 1.2 mi 726 4.5
Mashpee Neck, MA 2 mi 908 4.9
Seabrook, MA 2 mi 530 4.5
Monomoscoy Island, MA 2.1 mi 141 4.5
Seconsett Island, MA 2.9 mi 168 5.4
East Falmouth, MA 5.1 mi 6,245 5.6
Teaticket, MA 6.7 mi 1,759 4.8

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