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Hurontown, MI Eviction Risk Score Houghton County · Michigan · Pop. 134

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● Moderate Risk

Hurontown, MI sits at 4.1/10 — Moderate risk. , 41.1% renters, ~59-day typical timeline.

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Score vs. benchmarks
Hurontown
4.1
Houghton County
5.0
Michigan avg
6.0
National avg
5.5
30.0%Tenant-law probabilityi
$2,863–6,366Typical eviction costi
59 daysEst. timelinei
2.14%Filing ratei
$933HUD 2BR FMR '25i
41.1%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
4.9
Regional political climatei
4.9
State political climate
3.3
Economic stressi
4.6
Supply constrainti
8.0
Rent-control risk
1.9
Eviction process difficulty
3.1
Tenant organizing strengthi
8.0
Housing court bias
3.2
Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i
3.3
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About eviction risk in Hurontown, MI

Hurontown, MI has an eviction risk score of 4.1 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Houghton County and the state of Michigan. 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 21.9%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Houghton County voted Republican by 14.2 points — classified as moderately landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.1/10, Hurontown 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
Houghton, MI 0.4 mi 8,474 5.5
Dodgeville, MI 1.3 mi 409 3.1
Hancock, MI 2.2 mi 4,574 4.9
Atlantic Mine, MI 2.6 mi 491 3.9
Dollar Bay, MI 3.4 mi 1,049 3.7
South Range, MI 4.2 mi 482 4.6
Chassell, MI 5.4 mi 899 4.6
Trimountain, MI 5.4 mi 196 3.8

Landlord Guides for Michigan

Eviction Costs — Michigan →
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Eviction Process — Michigan →
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Rent Control — Michigan →
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Tenant Screening — Michigan →
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Tenant Protections — Michigan →
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