Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#81
of 100 NC counties
3.7 / 10
#81 of 100 counties in North Carolina for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 3, 2026
Pamlico County, North Carolina Eviction Risk: Low
10 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Bayboro (4.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
In 2026
Risk score
3.7
LOW
Ranked #81 of 100 NC counties
5k residents · 10 cities · 6 tracts
1976–2026 · pop-weighted from cities
Pamlico County eviction risk score history
Min1.7
Average2.8
Now3.7
Key metrics
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Tenant beats landlord20.0%/ 100 outcomesIn court-decided eviction outcomes for Pamlico County, NC, tenants prevail in roughly 20.0% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses and longer calendars.
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Timeline46dfiling → judgmentFrom the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Pamlico County, NC until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 46 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent for landlords.
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Cost range$1.5–4.5klegal + lost rentA typical eviction in Pamlico County, NC costs landlords $1,491 to $4,470 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent.
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Average rent$1,00931% stretched on rentAverage gross rent in Pamlico County, NC is $1,009 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. 31% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent.
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Renters24.7%of households24.7% of occupied housing units in Pamlico 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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Poverty14.8%3.5% unemp.14.8% of Pamlico 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 Pamlico 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
Elevated
#37
of 100 NC counties
32.0% of income
#37 of 100 counties in North Carolina on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Pamlico County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Bayboro | 1,266 | 3.7 | 27.8% | $1,084 | Rep |
| 002 | Oriental | 873 | 3.4 | 41.0% | $1,138 | Rep |
| 003 | Alliance | 709 | 3.8 | 26.0% | $497 | Rep |
| 004 | Grantsboro | 645 | 4.4 | 34.5% | $838 | Rep |
| 005 | Minnesott Beach | 593 | 3.6 | 22.6% | $1,405 | Rep |
| 006 | Arapahoe | 397 | 3.8 | 22.3% | $1,136 | Rep |
| 007 | Vandemere | 209 | 3.3 | 26.6% | $1,202 | Rep |
| 008 | Mesic | 205 | 3.4 | 65.8% | $585 | Rep |
| 009 | Stonewall | 131 | 3.1 | 26.6% | $1,202 | Rep |
| 010 | Hobucken | 5 | 3.2 | 26.6% | $1,202 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Pamlico County spans 10 cities serving approximately 5,033 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.7/10. The county voted Republican by 28.0 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 Pamlico County
In June 2023, 3 eviction filings were recorded in Pamlico County — 100.0% of the historical average (near average).1
- 3Jun 2023
- 100.0%of historical avg
- 872Renter households
- 12.4%Poverty rate
Last 24 months of filings
2021-07 — 2023-06
Historical eviction filings in Pamlico County
From 2000 to 2018, eviction filings in Pamlico County increased 3%. The peak was 66 filings in 2007.2
- 332000
- 66Peak (2007)
- 342018
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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3.7
/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.6K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Pamlico County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Pamlico County
Q1
How is the Pamlico County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 10 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 3.7/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Pamlico 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 Pamlico County?
Pamlico County voted Republican by 28.0 points in 2020.