Jackson County, NC Eviction Risk
8 cities · 13,508 residents · Avg 4.8/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.8Avg score
5.8Highest city
3.5Lowest city
29.5%Rent burden
$946Median rent
R+8.22020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Jackson County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cullowhee, NC | 7,973 | $869 | 30.6% | 5.8 |
| 2 | Sylva, NC | 2,646 | $797 | 25.4% | 5.6 |
| 3 | Forest Hills, NC | 329 | $1,208 | 51.0% | 5.3 |
| 4 | Dillsboro, NC | 195 | $1,026 | 24.4% | 5.0 |
| 5 | Highlands, NC | 1,074 | $650 | 18.2% | 4.8 |
| 6 | Webster, NC | 470 | $733 | 24.2% | 4.7 |
| 7 | Cashiers, NC | 683 | $1,341 | 32.9% | 3.6 |
| 8 | Glenville, NC | 138 | — | — | 3.5 |
About Jackson County
Jackson County spans 8 cities serving approximately 13,508 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.8/10. The county voted Republican by 8.2 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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