What is the eviction risk score for High Ridge?

The landlord eviction risk score for High Ridge, MO is 2.1 out of 10, rated Very Low risk.

Does High Ridge have rent control?

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

How long does an eviction take in High Ridge?

Typical eviction timeline is about 36 days from notice to writ of possession.

High Ridge, MO Eviction Risk Score St. Louis County · Missouri · Population 3,714

2.1 Very Low

15.7%Tenant-law probability

$1,317–3,406Typical eviction cost

36 daysTypical timeline

$983Median gross rent

25.9%Rent burden

9.3%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

4.4

4.6% poverty · 4.0% unemployed

Supply constraint

4.9

$983 median rent · 9.3% renters

Rent-control risk

3.5

25.9% rent burden

Eviction process difficulty

2.3

Tenant organizing strength

3.1

9.3% renters

Housing court bias

3.3

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 High Ridge, MO

High Ridge, MO has an eviction risk score of 2.1 out of 10, placing it in the very 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 25.9% — 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 High Ridge is $983/month. About 9.3% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 4.6%, unemployment 4.0%. 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 2.1/10, High Ridge 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.