Wayne County, NC Eviction Risk
12 cities · 55,762 residents · Avg 5.6/10 (Elevated) · Updated5.6Avg score
6.5Highest city
3.8Lowest city
28.1%Rent burden
$975Median rent
R+11.72020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Wayne County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brogden, NC | 2,733 | $1,013 | 40.5% | 6.5 |
| 2 | Goldsboro, NC | 34,383 | $971 | 29.7% | 6.2 |
| 3 | Mount Olive, NC | 4,453 | $950 | 30.6% | 6.2 |
| 4 | Mar-Mac, NC | 2,877 | $821 | 34.5% | 6.1 |
| 5 | Elroy, NC | 3,251 | $1,005 | 38.3% | 6.0 |
| 6 | New Hope, NC | 1,487 | — | 33.2% | 5.8 |
| 7 | Calypso, NC | 385 | $645 | 9.0% | 5.5 |
| 8 | Princeton, NC | 1,658 | $690 | 24.8% | 5.4 |
| 9 | Dudley, NC | 2,305 | $808 | 27.1% | 5.3 |
| 10 | Pikeville, NC | 776 | $1,065 | 32.3% | 5.3 |
| 11 | Walnut Creek, NC | 1,422 | $1,788 | 9.0% | 4.6 |
| 12 | Seven Springs, NC | 32 | — | — | 3.8 |
About Wayne County
Wayne County spans 12 cities serving approximately 55,762 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.6/10. The county voted Republican by 11.7 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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