County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Montour County, Pennsylvania Eviction Risk: Moderate

6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Danville (5.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score4.9/ 10 · Moderate

Cities tracked6municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population8kLiving in 6 cities

Income spent on rent28.2%avg renter household

Average rent$1,034/ month

How Montour County ranks in Pennsylvania

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#32 of 67 PA counties 4.9 / 10

#32 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Moderate

#24 of 51 states (statewide) 97.6 index

Pennsylvania ranks #24 of 51 states on overall cost of living (2.4% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Moderate

#27 of 51 states (statewide) 85.1 index

Pennsylvania ranks #27 of 51 states on housing services (14.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Low

#48 of 67 PA counties 26.8% of income

#48 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Montour County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Danville Pop 4,217 · 28.0% income · $1,105 rent · Rep	4,217	5.2	28.0%	$1,105	Rep
002	Riverside Pop 1,806 · 31.0% income · $998 rent · Rep	1,806	4.9	31.0%	$998	Rep
003	Dewart Pop 1,247 · 27.1% income · $941 rent · Rep	1,247	3.9	27.1%	$941	Rep
004	McEwensville Pop 314 · 25.3% income · $825 rent · Rep	314	5.2	25.3%	$825	Rep
005	Washingtonville Pop 263 · 22.3% income · $889 rent · Rep	263	5.5	22.3%	$889	Rep
006	Jerseytown Pop 154 · 27.1% income · $941 rent · Rep	154	4.3	27.1%	$941	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Montour County spans 6 cities serving approximately 8,001 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.9/10. The county voted Republican by 21.1 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.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

Eviction filings in Montour County

Eviction Lab Tracking System · live through 2026-05-01

The Princeton Eviction Lab Tracking System covers Pennsylvania statewide (no county-level tracker available). In the past month, 8,054 filings were recorded, 0.94× the historical baseline (below baseline). YTD filings: 34,348; pandemic-era total: 577,537.

8,054Past month
108,576Past 12 months
0.95×vs baseline (12 mo)
$1,197Average rent

Last 36 months of filings 2023-05-01 - 2026-04-01

Filings dropped 12% over the past 12 months.

Notice requirement: at least ten days notice (in some cases more). Filing fee: $162 filing fee on average.

Peer counties in Pennsylvania

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score

Where eviction risk concentrates in Montour County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Montour County

How many renters live in Montour County?

Renter share is 37.8%, so approximately 3,028 of Montour County's 8,001 residents are renters.

What is the lowest-risk city in Montour County?

The lowest score in Montour County is 3.9/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.

What is the highest-risk city in Montour County?

The highest score in Montour County is 5.5/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.