What is the eviction risk score for Sunbury?

The landlord eviction risk score for Sunbury, NC is 4.3 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Sunbury have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Sunbury is 1.7 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Sunbury?

Typical eviction timeline is about 48 days from notice to writ of possession.

Sunbury, NC Eviction Risk Score Gates County · North Carolina · Pop. 251

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Sunbury, NC sits at 4.3/10 — Moderate risk. , 34.3% renters, ~48-day typical timeline.

4.3 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Sunbury

4.3

Gates County

4.6

North Carolina avg

5.1

National avg

4.4

17.2%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,634–4,279Typical eviction costi

48 daysTypical timelinei

4.06%Filing ratei

$1,230HUD 2BR FMR '25i

34.3%Rentersi

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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

4.9

Regional political climatei

4.9

State political climate

2.3

Economic stressi

1.0

Supply constrainti

9.2

Rent-control risk

1.7

Eviction process difficulty

2.2

Tenant organizing strengthi

9.2

Housing court bias

1.4

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

6.1

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About eviction risk in Sunbury, NC

Sunbury, NC has an eviction risk score of 4.3 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Gates County and the state of North Carolina. 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 0.0%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Gates County voted Republican by 13.8 points — classified as moderately landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.3/10, Sunbury 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
Gatesville, NC	8.5 mi	320	4.2
Harrellsville, NC	14.1 mi	196	5.2
South Mills, NC	15.7 mi	230	4.5
Arrowhead Beach, NC	16 mi	1,242	4.1
Chowan Beach, NC	17 mi	325	6.0
Suffolk, VA	17.3 mi	98,796	6.5
Cofield, NC	17.7 mi	300	6.4
Winton, NC	18.3 mi	593	5.9