Eviction Risk Score
Low
#68
of 100 NC counties
4.1 / 10
#68 of 100 counties in North Carolina for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Montgomery County, North Carolina Eviction Risk: Moderate
5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Troy (4.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score4.1/ 10 · Moderate
Cities tracked5municipalities
Census tracts10scored
Population9kLiving in 5 cities
Income spent on rent26.7%avg renter household
Average rent$757/ month
How Montgomery 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
Low
#71
of 100 NC counties
28.4% of income
#71 of 100 counties in North Carolina on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Montgomery County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Troy | 2,926 | 4.1 | 19.8% | $675 | Rep |
| 002 | Biscoe | 2,116 | 4.2 | 29.8% | $625 | Rep |
| 003 | Star | 1,282 | 4.0 | 19.4% | $642 | Rep |
| 004 | Mount Gilead | 1,197 | 4.4 | 26.8% | $1,061 | Rep |
| 005 | Candor | 1,160 | 3.9 | 46.3% | $1,020 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Montgomery County spans 5 cities serving approximately 8,681 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.1/10. The county voted Republican by 31.8 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.
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McDowell County eviction risk
4.1
/ 10 · Moderate
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Davie County eviction risk
4.1
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 12.1K
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3.9
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 8.6K
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Duplin County eviction risk
4
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 13.5K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Montgomery County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery County
Q1
What does the 4.1/10 county-average mean?
The 4.1/10 county-average is a population-weighted mean of 5 municipal landlord-risk scores. The internal range is 3.9 to 4.4.
Q2
What share of Montgomery County households rent?
About 46.0% of occupied units in Montgomery County are renter-occupied, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How fast is eviction in Montgomery County?
Eviction timeline runs at the state level under North Carolina eviction laws statute. See the North Carolina eviction laws eviction-process guide for state-specific timelines.