Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from constituent census tracts, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
19.9%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Wallburg, NC, tenants prevail in roughly 19.9% 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
41d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Wallburg, NC until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 41 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.5–5.0k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Wallburg, NC costs landlords $1,474 to $4,952 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$873
21% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Wallburg, NC is $873 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 21% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
1.7%
of households
1.7% of occupied housing units in Wallburg, NC 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
6.4%
6.8% unemp.
6.4% of Wallburg, NC residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 6.8%. 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
GOP margin +47.1% (2024)
6.1
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
6.1
State political climate
North Carolina legislature & governorship
2.3
Economic stress
6.4% poverty · 6.8% unemp.
5.7
Supply constraint
$873 average · 1.7% renters
4.2
Rent Control risk
21.3% of income on rent
9.4
Eviction process difficulty
41 days filing → judgment
1.8
Tenant organizing strength
1.7% renters
2.1
Housing court bias
County bench composition
6.5
Geographic context
Risk heat across Wallburg and the region
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How Wallburg compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Davidson County
High
#2of 9 cities
#2 of 9 cities in Davidson County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in North Carolina
Elevated
#345of 774 cities
#345 of 774 cities in North Carolina for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.6
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 2.6/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+0.3 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
41d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $873/mo. A contested eviction takes 41 days and costs $1,474–$4,952 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
1.7%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 3,150 residents, 1.7% rent. 21% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 6.4% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
6.1
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 6.1 and 6.1 (GOP margin +47.1% (2024)). State climate at 2.3, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
2.3
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 2.3/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.8, housing court bias 6.5, rent-control risk 9.4. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.2 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
5.7
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 5.7. Supply constraint: 4.2. The numbers behind those: 6.4% poverty, 6.8% unemployment, 21% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Wallburg sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Wallburg · 41d · ~$3.2k all-in ($78/day) · score 2.6National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Wallburg, North Carolina, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.6/10 (LOW 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 Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Wallburg is a city of 3,150 residents where 1.7% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 21.3% of income on rent. At an average rent of $873/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 Wallburg eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 1.8/10, 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 Wallburg closes 41 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 Wallburg's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 6.5/10 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 Wallburg runs $1,474 to $4,952 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 41 days of typical timeline and $873/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 2.1/10 in Wallburg, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (9.4/10). 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 North Carolina, 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 Wallburg: 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 LOW 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 North Carolina's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $4,952 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Wallburg
Trap · NCGS 42-26
Compare Wallburg to nearby cities in Forsyth County via the related-cities grid below. Each municipality scores separately on the same nine sub-factors. State context: NCGS 42-26.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the absolute fastest I can get a tenant out for non-payment in Wallburg?
The fastest you could *potentially* get a tenant out is around 30-35 days if everything goes perfectly. This includes the 10-day notice period, time for court filing and hearing, and then the Writ of Possession. However, the average timeline is 41 days. Don't count on the absolute fastest; plan for the average.
Q2
Can I just change the locks if a tenant stops paying rent?
Absolutely not. That's an illegal "self-help" eviction and will get you into serious legal trouble in North Carolina. You could face fines and be liable for damages to the tenant. Always follow the proper legal eviction process, even if it feels slow.
Q3
Do I need an attorney for every eviction in Wallburg?
While you're not legally required to have an attorney for a summary ejectment action, it's highly recommended in Wallburg, especially with the 6.1/10 eviction risk and 6.5 housing court bias. An attorney can prevent costly mistakes and speed up the process. Consider it a necessary investment to protect your property.
Q4
What if my tenant claims they lost their job and can't pay?
Sympathy is natural, but your lease is a contract. You can offer payment plans or suggest resources, but you are not obligated to waive rent. If they can't pay, you still need to issue the 10-day notice. You might also explore "cash for keys" as a faster, less confrontational exit strategy. North Carolina has no statewide tenant protections for source of income, so job loss does not automatically stop an eviction.
Q5
Is rent control a risk in Wallburg or North Carolina?
No, not currently. North Carolina has a statewide ban on rent control, reflected in Wallburg's rent-control-risk sub-score of 9.4 (meaning very low risk). This means local governments cannot enact rent control ordinances. However, laws can change, so it's good to stay informed through resources like our North Carolina rent control rules guide.
A 2.6/10 places Wallburg in the 65th percentile of North Carolina 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 climbed steadily 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 Wallburg (2.6/10)
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