What is the eviction risk score for Waldorf?

The landlord eviction risk score for Waldorf, MN is 4.2 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Waldorf have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Waldorf is 3.5 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Waldorf?

Typical eviction timeline is about 103 days from notice to writ of possession.

Waldorf, MN Eviction Risk Score Waseca County · Minnesota · Pop. 171

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Waldorf, MN sits at 4.2/10 — Moderate risk. , 10.2% renters, ~103-day typical timeline.

4.2 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Waldorf

4.2

Waseca County

4.7

Minnesota avg

4.2

National avg

4.4

32.5%Tenant-law probabilityi

$3,858–9,236Typical eviction costi

103 daysTypical timelinei

3.03%Filing ratei

$933HUD 2BR FMR '25i

10.2%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

4.1

Regional political climatei

4.1

State political climate

4.3

Economic stressi

5.1

Supply constrainti

2.4

Rent-control risk

3.5

Eviction process difficulty

4.1

Tenant organizing strengthi

2.4

Housing court bias

3.7

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

5.0

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About eviction risk in Waldorf, MN

Waldorf, MN has an eviction risk score of 4.2 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Waseca County and the state of Minnesota. 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 11.0%, unemployment 2.7%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Waseca County voted Republican by 30.1 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.2/10, Waldorf 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
Pemberton, MN	6.7 mi	223	5.1
Minnesota Lake, MN	9.1 mi	687	4.9
New Richland, MN	10.5 mi	1,184	4.4
Mapleton, MN	12.8 mi	1,728	4.7
Janesville, MN	12.9 mi	2,378	4.1
St. Clair, MN	13.2 mi	710	4.1
Wells, MN	13.2 mi	2,296	4.5
Freeborn, MN	13.3 mi	348	4.5