Wyoming County, New York Eviction Risk: High

Wyoming County carries an average eviction risk score of 8/10 (High) across its 11 cities, a figure that signals real legal and financial exposure for landlords and investors operating here. That said, the county's statewide context is worth noting: ranked 57 of 60 New York counties, Wyoming County is actually among the lower-risk markets in the state, with only 3 counties scoring friendlier and 56 scoring higher. For a landlord evaluating upstate New York eviction laws, that relative positioning matters, even as a 7.6/10 average still demands careful tenant screening and disciplined lease enforcement.

Within the county, scores span 7.2 to 8, a range wide enough to make individual market selection consequential. Average rent sits at $811 per month, and roughly 38.9% of residents rent rather than own, creating a meaningful rental market for a county of 14,174 people. Rent burden averages 29% of income, a figure that signals tenant financial stress is present but not extreme, though landlords should price and screen with that margin in mind.

The cities inside Wyoming County

The highest-risk locations in the county are Attica and Arcade, each scoring 7.5/10. Attica has a population of 2,028 and Arcade 1,915, making them mid-sized communities by Wyoming County standards. Warsaw (population 3,048), the county's second-largest city, comes in at 7.1/10, joined at that level by Castile and Bliss. Perry, the largest city at 3,871 residents, scores 7.6/10, as do Strykersville and Silver Springs.

The spread from 7 to 7.2 across the riskiest cities is relatively tight, but the county-wide low of 5.7 shows that lower-risk pockets do exist within Wyoming County's 11 communities. Investors should evaluate each city individually rather than treating the county as a uniform market, because the gap between the most and least risky locations is material to underwriting decisions.

State-level laws that apply here

All landlords in Wyoming County operate under New York state law, specifically N.Y. RPL § 226 et seq. and RPAPL § 711. Notice requirements vary by the reason for eviction: nonpayment of rent triggers a 14-day notice under RPAPL § 711(2), while a material lease violation requires a 10-day cure notice under RPAPL § 711(1). Holdover situations are tied to tenancy length, with 30 days required for tenancies under one year, 60 days for one to two years, and 90 days for tenancies of two years or more, all governed by RPL § 226-c. New York eviction risk also requires just cause to evict in many circumstances, adding procedural weight beyond the notice itself. Reviewing the full New York eviction process before filing is essential, as missteps at the notice stage can reset the clock.

Once in court, uncontested cases typically resolve in 30 to 90 days; contested matters can run 90 to 210 days. Court filing fees range from $45 to $210, sheriff lockout fees from $50 to $200, and attorney fees typically from $1,000 to $4,000, making a contested eviction a significant line item. Rent regulation varies by locality under New York eviction risk law, and state law does not preempt local rent control where it exists. For a full breakdown of what landlords spend when a tenancy goes sideways, the New York eviction costs guide details each component.

With a poverty rate of 13.3% and renters making up 38.9% of households, Wyoming County's risk profile is driven by real economic conditions on the ground. The city grid above breaks down scores for all 11 communities so landlords can identify where within the county those conditions are sharpest.