In court-decided eviction outcomes for Irondequoit, NY, tenants prevail in roughly 51.0% 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
363d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Irondequoit, NY until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 363 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$19.7-33.8k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Irondequoit, NY costs landlords $19,717 to $33,792 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,159
35% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Irondequoit, NY is $1,159 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 35% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
21.2%
of households
21.2% of occupied housing units in Irondequoit, NY 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
8.9%
4.7% unemp.
8.9% of Irondequoit, NY residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 4.7%. 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 +19.1% (2024)
6.4
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
6.4
State political climate
New York legislature & governorship
7.3
Economic stress
8.9% poverty · 4.7% unemp.
5.6
Supply constraint
$1,159 average · 21.2% renters
5.8
Rent Control risk
35.4% of income on rent
8.1
Eviction process difficulty
363 days filing → judgment
7.0
Tenant organizing strength
21.2% renters
4.8
Housing court bias
County bench composition
6.4
Geographic context
Risk heat across Irondequoit and the region
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How Irondequoit compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Monroe County
Low
#16of 21 cities
#16 of 21 cities in Monroe County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New York
Very Low
#1037of 1,285 cities
#1037 of 1,285 cities in New York for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
6.8
/ 10 · ELEVATED
The verdict
A Elevated-tier market.
Composite 6.8/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+4.7 over 50 yr
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Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
363d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,159/mo. A contested eviction takes 363 days and costs $19,717-$33,792 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
21.2%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 50,657 residents, 21.2% rent. 35% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 8.9% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
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 +19.1% (2024)). State climate at 7.3, a tenant-leaning legislature.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
7.3
State politics
The process
Long calendar, heavy friction.
State political climate 7.3/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 7, housing court bias 6.4, rent-control risk 8.1. The slow part is the calendar, not the motion practice.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +2.0 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
5.6
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 5.6. Supply constraint: 5.8. The numbers behind those: 8.9% poverty, 4.7% unemployment, 35% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Irondequoit sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Irondequoit · 363d · ~$26.8k all-in ($74/day) · score 6.8National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0-4 4-7 7-10
Landlording in Irondequoit, New York, presents an elevated-friction market where documented notices and proactive screening matter. The Eviction Risk Score is 6.8/10 (ELEVATED 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 Elevated-friction market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Irondequoit is a city of 50,657 residents where 21.2% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 35.4% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,159/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 Irondequoit eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 7/10, 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 Irondequoit closes 363 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 Irondequoit's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 6.4/10 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 Irondequoit runs $19,717 to $33,792 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 363 days of typical timeline and $1,159/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 4.8/10 in Irondequoit, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (8.1/10). 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 York, 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 Irondequoit: 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 ELEVATED 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 York's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $33,792 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Irondequoit
Trap · PRACTICAL TRAP
Compare Irondequoit to neighboring cities in Monroe County via the grid below. The 6.4/10 score is computed from nine sub-factors plus a state-law multiplier under HSTPA 2019 + Good Cause 2024. Monroe County 2020 presidential margin: D+21.0. Cross-reference the state overview link in the guides section for New York statutory detail.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant in Irondequoit for any reason?
No. While New York doesn't have statewide "just-cause" eviction for non-renewals, you cannot evict for discriminatory reasons or in retaliation. For non-payment, you need to follow the 14-day notice process. For other lease violations, the lease must specify the violation and the appropriate notice period. Always have a legitimate, documented reason.
Q2
How long does it really take to evict someone in Irondequoit?
Based on our data, the typical eviction timeline in Irondequoit is 363 days. This is a lengthy process due to court backlogs, tenant protections, and the overall complexity of New York landlord-tenant law. Prepare for a long haul.
Q3
What's the biggest mistake landlords make in Irondequoit?
The biggest mistake is attempting self-help evictions (like changing locks or shutting off utilities) or failing to follow proper notice procedures exactly. New York courts are very strict on landlord compliance. Any misstep can cause significant delays, fines, or even dismissal of your case.
Q4
Is rent control a risk in Irondequoit?
New York has strong rent control laws in some areas, and our rent-control-risk sub-score for Irondequoit is 8.1/10 (high). While Irondequoit itself may not currently have specific rent control ordinances, the statewide political climate makes it a significant risk factor for the future. Stay informed on New York rent control rules.
Q5
Can I deny a tenant application if they use a Section 8 voucher?
No, you cannot. New York has statewide source-of-income protection. This means you cannot discriminate against an applicant solely because they receive income from a lawful source, such as a Section 8 voucher or other government assistance. You must evaluate them based on the same objective criteria as any other applicant.
Q6
What should I do if my tenant damages the property beyond normal wear and tear?
Document everything with photos and videos immediately. Get repair estimates. You can deduct the cost of repairs for damage beyond normal wear and tear from the security deposit, but you must provide an itemized statement within 14 days of the tenant vacating. If the damage exceeds the deposit, you may need to pursue legal action in small claims court.
A 6.8/10 places Irondequoit in the 20th percentile of New York 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.
Neighborhoods in Irondequoit (3 with eviction-risk data)
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