Pender County, NC Eviction Risk
9 cities · 16,971 residents · Avg 4.6/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.6Avg score
5.5Highest city
3.5Lowest city
32.9%Rent burden
$1,227Median rent
R+30.02020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Pender County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Point, NC | 1,020 | $971 | 16.5% | 5.5 |
| 2 | Watha, NC | 271 | — | — | 5.5 |
| 3 | Burgaw, NC | 3,850 | $943 | 29.4% | 5.3 |
| 4 | Castle Hayne, NC | 897 | $1,037 | 32.4% | 4.8 |
| 5 | Hampstead, NC | 9,292 | $1,216 | 23.3% | 4.7 |
| 6 | Atkinson, NC | 485 | $1,500 | 45.0% | 4.2 |
| 7 | Topsail Beach, NC | 406 | — | — | 4.1 |
| 8 | St. Helena, NC | 544 | $1,696 | 51.0% | 3.7 |
| 9 | Long Creek, NC | 206 | — | — | 3.5 |
About Pender County
Pender County spans 9 cities serving approximately 16,971 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.6/10. The county voted Republican by 30.0 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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