Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#91
of 100 NC counties
3.4 / 10
#91 of 100 counties in North Carolina for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 3, 2026
Currituck County, North Carolina Eviction Risk: Low
4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Moyock (3.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
In 2026
Risk score
3.4
LOW
Ranked #91 of 100 NC counties
9k residents · 4 cities · 9 tracts
50-yr Eviction Risk Score history
1976 to 2026 · pop-weighted from cities
Min1.7
Average2.7
Now3.4
Key metrics
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Tenant beats landlord19.7%/ 100 outcomesIn court-decided eviction outcomes for Currituck County, NC, tenants prevail in roughly 19.7% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses and longer calendars.
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Timeline44dfiling → judgmentFrom the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Currituck County, NC until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 44 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent for landlords.
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Cost range$1.4–5.0klegal + lost rentA typical eviction in Currituck County, NC costs landlords $1,430 to $5,029 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent.
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Average rent$1,54438% stretched on rentAverage gross rent in Currituck County, NC is $1,544 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. 38% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent.
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Renters12.5%of households12.5% of occupied housing units in Currituck County, NC are renter-occupied. A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings and a more active rental market.
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Poverty7.0%3.5% unemp.7.0% of Currituck County, NC residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 3.5%. Both feed the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model.
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How Currituck County ranks in North Carolina
Cost of living
Moderate
#31
of 51 states (statewide)
94.3 index
North Carolina ranks #31 of 51 states on overall cost of living (5.7% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Moderate
#30
of 51 states (statewide)
81.4 index
North Carolina ranks #30 of 51 states on housing services (18.6% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very High
#9
of 100 NC counties
37.5% of income
#9 of 100 counties in North Carolina on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Currituck County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Moyock | 5,684 | 3.3 | 42.0% | $1,710 | Rep |
| 002 | Grandy | 2,245 | 3.6 | 24.9% | $1,122 | Rep |
| 003 | Duck | 669 | 3.3 | 51.0% | $1,500 | Rep |
| 004 | Coinjock | 543 | 3.4 | 32.1% | $1,600 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Currituck County spans 4 cities serving approximately 9,141 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.4/10. The county voted Republican by 46.2 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
Eviction filings in Currituck County
In June 2023, 8 eviction filings were recorded in Currituck County — 69.6% of the historical average (below average).1
- 8Jun 2023
- 69.6%of historical avg
- 1,436Renter households
- 7.6%Poverty rate
Last 24 months of filings
2021-07 — 2023-06
Historical eviction filings in Currituck County
From 2000 to 2018, eviction filings in Currituck County declined 25%. The peak was 257 filings in 2005.2
- 1152000
- 257Peak (2005)
- 862018
Annual filings 2000–2018
Data unavailable after 2018 due to California sealed records law
Data covers 2000–2018. California courts sealed eviction records beginning in 2019 under AB 2819, ending statewide tracking.
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Currituck County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Currituck County
Q1
How is the Currituck County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 4 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 3.4/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Currituck County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. North Carolina state framework applies. See the North Carolina eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in Currituck County?
Currituck County voted Republican by 46.2 points in 2020.