Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from constituent census tracts, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
24.5%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Granville South, OH, tenants prevail in roughly 24.5% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
46d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Granville South, OH until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 46 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.4–3.7k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Granville South, OH costs landlords $1,380 to $3,718 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,070
34% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Granville South, OH is $1,070 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 34% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
24.8%
of households
24.8% of occupied housing units in Granville South, OH are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
5.9%
3.4% unemp.
5.9% of Granville South, OH residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 3.4%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +30.0% (2024)
4.2
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
4.2
State political climate
Ohio legislature & governorship
2.4
Economic stress
5.9% poverty · 3.4% unemp.
2.3
Supply constraint
$1,070 average · 24.8% renters
5.1
Rent Control risk
34.3% of income on rent
9.6
Eviction process difficulty
46 days filing → judgment
2.2
Tenant organizing strength
24.8% renters
5.1
Housing court bias
County bench composition
6.5
Geographic context
Risk heat across Granville South and the region
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How Granville South compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Licking County
Moderate
#14of 23 cities
#14 of 23 cities in Licking County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Ohio
Low
#925of 1,251 cities
#925 of 1,251 cities in Ohio for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.2
/ 10 · VERY LOW
The verdict
A Very low-tier market.
Composite 2.2/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+0.0 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
46d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,070/mo. A contested eviction takes 46 days and costs $1,380–$3,718 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
24.8%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 1,146 residents, 24.8% rent. 34% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 5.9% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
4.2
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 4.2 and 4.2 (GOP margin +30.0% (2024)). State climate at 2.4, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
2.4
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 2.4/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 2.2, housing court bias 6.5, rent-control risk 9.6. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-2.8 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
2.3
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 2.3. Supply constraint: 5.1. The numbers behind those: 5.9% poverty, 3.4% unemployment, 34% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Granville South sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Granville South · 46d · ~$2.5k all-in ($55/day) · score 2.2National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Granville South, Ohio, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.2/10 (VERY LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Granville South is a city of 1,146 residents where 24.8% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 34.3% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,070/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Granville South eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 2.2/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Granville South closes 46 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Granville South's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 6.5/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Granville South runs $1,380 to $3,718 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 46 days of typical timeline and $1,070/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 5.1/10 in Granville South, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (9.6/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Ohio, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Granville South: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a VERY LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Ohio's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $3,718 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Granville South
Trap · 9.6/10
The 5.1/10 score weighs nine sub-factors including political climate, court bias, supply constraint, and tenant organizing strength. Granville South's rent-control-risk sub-score is 9.6/10, driven by demographic and political pressure for tenant relief.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I change the locks if my tenant stops paying rent?
No, absolutely not. Changing locks, shutting off utilities, or removing a tenant's belongings are all considered "self-help" evictions and are illegal in Ohio. You must follow the legal eviction process through the courts. Engaging in self-help measures can lead to lawsuits against you for wrongful eviction, which can be very expensive.
Q2
How long does it take for the sheriff to remove a tenant after I win in court?
Once the court issues a Writ of Restitution, the timeline for the sheriff to schedule the lockout can vary. It's usually within a few days to a week. Contact the Licking County Sheriff's office directly to confirm their current schedule and procedures. Do not attempt to remove the tenant yourself; only the sheriff can execute the lockout.
Q3
What if my tenant claims they can't pay due to a job loss?
While unfortunate, a tenant's financial hardship does not negate their obligation to pay rent under the lease. You can choose to be flexible, offering a payment plan or "cash for keys," but you are not legally required to. If they cannot pay, you still have the right to proceed with the eviction process as outlined in ORC § 5321. Be empathetic, but protect your business.
Q4
Can I charge late fees in Granville South?
Yes, you can charge reasonable late fees in Ohio, provided they are clearly stated in your lease agreement. The fee must be a reasonable estimate of the damages you incur due to late payment, not a penalty. Avoid excessive late fees, as courts may deem them unenforceable. Typically, a percentage of the monthly rent or a flat fee per day after a grace period is common.
Q5
Do I need an attorney for every eviction?
While you can represent yourself in court (pro se), it's highly recommended to hire an attorney for evictions, especially in Ohio. The legal process has specific rules and deadlines, and even small errors can lead to delays or dismissal of your case. Given the typical costs and timelines, a lawyer's expertise often saves you money and stress in the long run. The Ohio tenant protections can be complex, and a lawyer ensures compliance.
A 2.2/10 places Granville South in the 30th percentile of Ohio cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
Cities with similar eviction risk to Granville South (2.2/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
