Eviction Risk Score
Low
#78
of 100 NC counties
3.9 / 10
#78 of 100 counties in North Carolina for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 3, 2026
Transylvania County, North Carolina Eviction Risk: Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Brevard (4.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
In 2026
Risk score
3.9
LOW
Ranked #78 of 100 NC counties
9k residents · 2 cities · 12 tracts
50-yr Eviction Risk Score history
1976 to 2026 · pop-weighted from cities
Min1.9
Average3.1
Now3.9
Key metrics
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Tenant beats landlord23.9%/ 100 outcomesIn court-decided eviction outcomes for Transylvania County, NC, tenants prevail in roughly 23.9% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses and longer calendars.
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Timeline41dfiling → judgmentFrom the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Transylvania County, NC until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 41 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent for landlords.
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Cost range$1.6–4.6klegal + lost rentA typical eviction in Transylvania County, NC costs landlords $1,648 to $4,621 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent.
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Average rent$97028% stretched on rentAverage gross rent in Transylvania County, NC is $970 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. 28% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent.
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Renters51.0%of households51.0% of occupied housing units in Transylvania 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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Poverty17.6%5.0% unemp.17.6% of Transylvania County, NC residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 5.0%. Both feed the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model.
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How Transylvania 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
Very Low
#94
of 100 NC counties
24.1% of income
#94 of 100 counties in North Carolina on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Transylvania County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Brevard | 7,897 | 3.9 | 29.3% | $979 | Rep |
| 002 | Rosman | 699 | 4.3 | 18.8% | $867 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Transylvania County spans 2 cities serving approximately 8,596 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.9/10. The county voted Republican by 15.6 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 Transylvania County
In June 2023, 9 eviction filings were recorded in Transylvania County — 46.8% of the historical average (below average).1
- 9Jun 2023
- 46.8%of historical avg
- 3,629Renter households
- 14.2%Poverty rate
Last 24 months of filings
2021-07 — 2023-06
Historical eviction filings in Transylvania County
From 2000 to 2018, eviction filings in Transylvania County increased 93%. The peak was 202 filings in 2014.2
- 762000
- 202Peak (2014)
- 1472018
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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4.1
/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Transylvania County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Transylvania County
Q1
How many renters live in Transylvania County?
Renter share is 51.0%, so approximately 4,388 of Transylvania County's 8,596 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Transylvania County?
The lowest score in Transylvania County is 3.9/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Transylvania County?
The highest score in Transylvania County is 4.3/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.