What is the eviction risk score for Whittier?

The landlord eviction risk score for Whittier, NC is 3.0 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Whittier have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Whittier is 0.7 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Whittier?

Typical eviction timeline is about 40 days from notice to writ of possession.

Whittier, NC Eviction Risk Score Swain County · North Carolina

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Whittier, NC sits at 3.0/10 — Low risk. , ~40-day typical timeline.

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Score vs. benchmarks

Whittier

3.0

Swain County

3.3

North Carolina avg

5.1

National avg

4.4

14.6%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,674–4,466Typical eviction costi

40 daysTypical timelinei

2.35%Filing ratei

$930HUD 2BR FMR '25i

Location & regional heat

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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

4.6

Regional political climatei

4.6

State political climate

2.3

Economic stress

4.7

Supply constraint

3.3

Rent-control risk

0.7

Eviction process difficulty

1.8

Tenant organizing strength

1.4

Housing court bias

1.4

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

3.8

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About eviction risk in Whittier, NC

Whittier, NC has an eviction risk score of 3.0 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Swain 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.

Political climate: In 2020, Swain County voted Republican by 19.5 points — classified as moderately landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.0/10, Whittier 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
Cherokee, NC	4.7 mi	2,059	4.0
Bryson City, NC	5.2 mi	1,902	3.0
Dillsboro, NC	7.3 mi	195	5.0
Sylva, NC	8.7 mi	2,646	5.6
Webster, NC	9.6 mi	470	4.7
Cullowhee, NC	13 mi	7,973	5.8
Forest Hills, NC	13.1 mi	329	5.3
Maggie Valley, NC	17.6 mi	2,112	4.8