Washington County, NC Eviction Risk
3 cities · 3,851 residents · Avg 6.7/10 (Elevated) · Updated6.7Avg score
6.8Highest city
6.6Lowest city
44.7%Rent burden
$685Median rent
D+9.92020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Washington County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roper, NC | 384 | $643 | 51.0% | 6.8 |
| 2 | Creswell, NC | 217 | — | 51.0% | 6.7 |
| 3 | Plymouth, NC | 3,250 | $728 | 32.2% | 6.6 |
About Washington County
Washington County spans 3 cities serving approximately 3,851 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 6.7/10. The county voted Democratic by 9.9 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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