Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from county average, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
31.4%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for North Conway, NH, tenants prevail in roughly 31.4% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
63d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in North Conway, NH until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 63 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$2.5–6.3k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in North Conway, NH costs landlords $2,463 to $6,263 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$966
25% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in North Conway, NH is $966 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 25% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
52.3%
of households
52.3% of occupied housing units in North Conway, NH are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
14.2%
15.3% unemp.
14.2% of North Conway, NH residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 15.3%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +1.7% (2024)
5.6
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
5.6
State political climate
New Hampshire legislature & governorship
3.6
Economic stress
14.2% poverty · 15.3% unemp.
3.8
Supply constraint
$966 average · 52.3% renters
7.8
Rent Control risk
25.4% of income on rent
2.6
Eviction process difficulty
63 days filing → judgment
3.2
Tenant organizing strength
52.3% renters
9.3
Housing court bias
County bench composition
4.6
Geographic context
Risk heat across North Conway and the region
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How North Conway compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Carroll County
Very Low
#8of 9 cities
#8 of 9 cities in Carroll County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New Hampshire
Very Low
#88of 100 cities
#88 of 100 cities in New Hampshire for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
3.7
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 3.7/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+1.2 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
63d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $966/mo. A contested eviction takes 63 days and costs $2,463–$6,263 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
52.3%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 2,041 residents, 52.3% rent. 25% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 14.2% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
5.6
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 5.6 and 5.6 (GOP margin +1.7% (2024)). State climate at 3.6, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
3.6
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 3.6/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 3.2, housing court bias 4.6, rent-control risk 2.6. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-1.8 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
3.8
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 3.8. Supply constraint: 7.8. The numbers behind those: 14.2% poverty, 15.3% unemployment, 25% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
North Conway sits in the slow but cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
North Conway · 63d · ~$4.4k all-in ($69/day) · score 3.7National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in North Conway, New Hampshire, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 3.7/10 (LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
North Conway is a city of 2,041 residents where 52.3% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 25.4% of income on rent. At an average rent of $966/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How North Conway eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 3.2/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in North Conway closes 63 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of North Conway's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 4.6/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in North Conway runs $2,463 to $6,263 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 63 days of typical timeline and $966/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 9.3/10 in North Conway, and the city has limited rent control exposure (2.6/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In New Hampshire, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in North Conway: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match New Hampshire's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $6,263 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in North Conway
Trap · 4.6/10
For landlords, the 4.6/10 score is most actionable when combined with Carroll County's specific court behavior. Housing-court bias sub-score: 4.6/10. Standard documentation and prompt action typically resolve cases quickly.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What if my tenant claims a maintenance issue as a reason not to pay rent?
In New Hampshire, tenants generally cannot withhold rent for maintenance issues unless they've followed a specific legal procedure, which typically involves giving you written notice of the problem and a reasonable time to fix it. If they haven't, their non-payment is still a lease violation. However, always address legitimate maintenance requests promptly to avoid escalating issues and potential counterclaims. Document all communication about repairs.
Q2
Can I increase rent in North Conway? Are there rent control laws?
North Conway, and New Hampshire generally, does not have statewide rent control. This means you are free to raise rent to market rates. However, you must provide proper notice before increasing rent, typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies. For fixed-term leases, you can only increase rent upon renewal of the lease. For more information, see New Hampshire rent control rules.
Q3
What are my responsibilities regarding tenant privacy?
You generally need to provide reasonable notice (usually 24-48 hours) before entering a tenant's unit, except in emergencies. Your lease should specify these terms. Entering without proper notice can be a violation of the tenant's rights and could be used against you in court if an eviction arises.
Q4
What if a tenant damages the property beyond normal wear and tear?
You can deduct the cost of repairing damages beyond normal wear and tear from their security deposit. Be sure to document the damage thoroughly with photos and itemized repair costs. Provide the tenant with an itemized list of deductions within 30 days of move-out. If the damages exceed the security deposit, you can sue the tenant in small claims court for the difference.
Q5
Are there specific tenant protections I should be aware of in North Conway?
Beyond statewide source-of-income protection, North Conway follows New Hampshire's general tenant protection laws. These include the right to a habitable living space, proper notice for entry, and protection from retaliatory evictions. While the tenant organizing strength is rated high (9.3/10), this primarily reflects statewide advocacy groups rather than a strong local presence in North Conway itself. Familiarize yourself with New Hampshire tenant protections to avoid legal pitfalls.
A 3.7/10 places North Conway in the 23rd percentile of New Hampshire cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
Cities with similar eviction risk to North Conway (3.7/10)
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