In court-decided eviction outcomes for McGuire AFB, NJ, tenants prevail in roughly 49.5% 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
166d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in McGuire AFB, NJ until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 166 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$11.2–25.2k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in McGuire AFB, NJ costs landlords $11,184 to $25,168 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$2,541
40% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in McGuire AFB, NJ is $2,541 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 40% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
97.6%
of households
97.6% of occupied housing units in McGuire AFB, NJ 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
2.9%
5.2% unemp.
2.9% of McGuire AFB, NJ residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 5.2%. 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
Dem margin +16.6% (2024)
6.4
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
6.4
State political climate
New Jersey legislature & governorship
6.8
Economic stress
2.9% poverty · 5.2% unemp.
4.6
Supply constraint
$2,541 average · 97.6% renters
9.8
Rent Control risk
40.0% of income on rent
8.7
Eviction process difficulty
166 days filing → judgment
6.4
Tenant organizing strength
97.6% renters
9.9
Housing court bias
County bench composition
5.5
Geographic context
Risk heat across McGuire AFB and the region
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How McGuire AFB compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Burlington County
Very Low
#23of 27 cities
#23 of 27 cities in Burlington County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New Jersey
Low
#450of 696 cities
#450 of 696 cities in New Jersey for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
7
/ 10 · HIGH
The verdict
A High-tier market.
Composite 7/10. High statutory friction with active tenant counsel, so assume defenses on every filing. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+2.9 over 50 yr
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Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
166d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $2,541/mo. A contested eviction takes 166 days and costs $11,184–$25,168 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
97.6%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 4,400 residents, 97.6% rent. 40% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 2.9% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
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ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
6.4
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 6.4 and 6.4 (Dem margin +16.6% (2024)). State climate at 6.8, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
6.8
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 6.8/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 6.4, housing court bias 5.5, rent-control risk 8.7. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +1.4 since '00
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
4.6
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 4.6. Supply constraint: 9.8. The numbers behind those: 2.9% poverty, 5.2% unemployment, 40% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
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Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
McGuire AFB sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
McGuire AFB · 166d · ~$18.2k all-in ($109/day) · score 7National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in McGuire AFB, New Jersey, presents a high-friction environment where attorney involvement on every filing is the norm. The Eviction Risk Score is 7/10 (HIGH 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 High-friction landlord market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
McGuire AFB is a city of 4,400 residents where 97.6% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 40.0% of income on rent. At an average rent of $2,541/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 McGuire AFB eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 6.4/10, 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 McGuire AFB closes 166 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 McGuire AFB's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 5.5/10 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 McGuire AFB runs $11,184 to $25,168 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 166 days of typical timeline and $2,541/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 9.9/10 in McGuire AFB, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (8.7/10). 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 Jersey, 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 McGuire AFB: 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 HIGH 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 Jersey's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $25,168 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in McGuire AFB
Trap · PRACTICAL TRAP
Compare McGuire AFB to neighboring cities in Burlington County via the grid below. The 7.5/10 score is computed from nine sub-factors plus a state-law multiplier under NJSA 2A:18-61.1 Anti-Eviction Act. Burlington County 2020 presidential margin: D+19.5. Cross-reference the state overview link in the guides section for New Jersey statutory detail.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the biggest risk for landlords in McGuire AFB?
The biggest risk is the combination of the high eviction costs and extremely long timelines, averaging 166 days. Coupled with New Jersey's strict just-cause eviction laws and strong tenant protections, landlords face significant hurdles and financial exposure if an eviction becomes necessary.
Q2
Can I raise the rent freely in McGuire AFB?
McGuire AFB itself does not have local rent control. However, New Jersey has strong New Jersey rent control rules at the state level that make it challenging to raise rents significantly in some cases, and local municipalities can implement their own ordinances. Always check for any specific local ordinances in Burlington County or nearby towns that might apply to your property type, but generally, McGuire AFB is not under rent control.
Q3
Do I need an attorney for every eviction?
While you can technically represent yourself in court, for evictions in New Jersey, it is highly recommended to hire an attorney. The state's landlord-tenant laws, particularly the Anti-Eviction Act (N.J.S.A. § 2A:18), are complex. Even minor procedural errors can lead to your case being dismissed, forcing you to start over and incurring more lost rent and legal fees.
Q4
What if my tenant damages the property?
You can deduct the cost of repairs for damages beyond normal wear and tear from the security deposit. However, you must provide an itemized list of damages and costs within 30 days of the tenant vacating. If the damages exceed the security deposit, you can sue the tenant in small claims court for the difference, but collecting on such a judgment can be difficult.
Q5
Can I deny a tenant because they use a housing voucher?
No. New Jersey has statewide source-of-income protection. This means you cannot refuse to rent to a tenant solely because they use a housing voucher (like Section 8) or other forms of lawful income assistance. You must treat all applicants equally based on your standard screening criteria.
Q6
What if my tenant just leaves without notice?
If a tenant abandons the property, you must follow specific legal procedures to regain possession and mitigate damages. Document everything, attempt to contact the tenant, and store any personal property left behind for a reasonable period (usually 30 days). Consult an attorney to ensure you legally repossess the unit and properly handle abandoned property to avoid potential liability.
A 7/10 places McGuire AFB in the 39th percentile of New Jersey 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 risen sharply 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 McGuire AFB (7/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
