What is the eviction risk score for Jefferson?

The landlord eviction risk score for Jefferson, NY is 4.9 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Jefferson have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Jefferson is 5.3 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Jefferson?

Typical eviction timeline is about 429 days from notice to writ of possession.

Jefferson, NY Eviction Risk Score Schoharie County · New York · Pop. 177

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Jefferson, NY sits at 4.9/10 — Moderate risk. , 11.7% renters, ~429-day typical timeline.

4.9 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Jefferson

4.9

Schoharie County

5.8

New York avg

5.9

National avg

4.4

54.6%Tenant-law probabilityi

$20,450–42,399Typical eviction costi

429 daysTypical timelinei

$1,487HUD 2BR FMR '25i

11.7%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

4.2

Regional political climatei

4.2

State political climate

7.3

Economic stressi

3.1

Supply constrainti

3.3

Rent-control risk

5.3

Eviction process difficulty

6.6

Tenant organizing strengthi

3.3

Housing court bias

4.1

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About eviction risk in Jefferson, NY

Jefferson, NY has an eviction risk score of 4.9 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Schoharie County and the state of New York. 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.

Economic stress: poverty rate 10.0%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Schoharie County voted Republican by 29.0 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.9/10, Jefferson 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.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Stamford, NY	4.8 mi	1,053	6.7
North Blenheim, NY	7.7 mi	79	5.2
Hobart, NY	8 mi	409	5.7
Richmondville, NY	10.9 mi	931	6.1
East Worcester, NY	11 mi	270	5.1
Worcester, NY	11.7 mi	1,032	5.2
Schenevus, NY	12.4 mi	390	5.0
Prattsville, NY	12.7 mi	210	6.3