What is the eviction risk score for Ballwin?

The landlord eviction risk score for Ballwin, MO is 3.3 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Ballwin have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Ballwin is 6.4 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Ballwin?

Typical eviction timeline is about 43 days from notice to writ of possession.

Ballwin, MO Eviction Risk Score St. Louis County · Missouri · Population 31,279

3.3 Low

22.5%Tenant-law probability

$1,368–3,332Typical eviction cost

43 daysTypical timeline

$1,418Median gross rent

27.1%Rent burden

15.9%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate

6.6

Dem margin +24.0% in 2020

Regional political climate

6.6

Dem margin +24.0% in 2020

State political climate

2.1

Economic stress

3.7

5.5% poverty · 2.2% unemployed

Supply constraint

6.0

$1,418 median rent · 15.9% renters

Rent-control risk

6.4

27.1% rent burden

Eviction process difficulty

2.1

Tenant organizing strength

4.0

15.9% renters

Housing court bias

4.9

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: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.

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About eviction risk in Ballwin, MO

Ballwin, MO has an eviction risk score of 3.3 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in St. Louis County and the state of Missouri. 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 27.1% — 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 Ballwin is $1,418/month. About 15.9% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 5.5%, unemployment 2.2%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, St. Louis County voted Democratic by 24.0 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.3/10, Ballwin 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.