Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#57
of 67 PA counties
3.9 / 10
#57 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Wyoming County, Pennsylvania Eviction Risk: Low
8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Tunkhannock (4.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.8/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked8municipalities
Census tracts7scored
Population6kLiving in 8 cities
Income spent on rent33.3%avg renter household
Average rent$978/ month
How Wyoming County ranks in Pennsylvania
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
High
#9
of 67 PA counties
31.6% of income
#9 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Wyoming County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Tunkhannock | 1,636 | 3.8 | 32.4% | $729 | Rep |
| 002 | Factoryville | 1,368 | 3.8 | 45.0% | $1,086 | Rep |
| 003 | Noxen | 690 | 3.9 | 29.8% | $1,115 | Rep |
| 004 | Lake Winola | 572 | 4.3 | 23.1% | $945 | Rep |
| 005 | Meshoppen | 549 | 2.5 | 16.7% | $1,308 | Rep |
| 006 | Laceyville | 423 | 4.5 | 41.3% | $868 | Rep |
| 007 | West Falls | 379 | 4.1 | 36.6% | $1,049 | Rep |
| 008 | Mehoopany | 317 | 4.5 | 27.9% | $1,058 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Wyoming County spans 8 cities serving approximately 5,934 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.8/10. The county voted Republican by 35.2 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 Wyoming County
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.
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Susquehanna County eviction risk
3.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 11.2K
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Bedford County eviction risk
4.1
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 10.4K
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Snyder County eviction risk
3.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 13.3K
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4.1
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 2.3K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Wyoming County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Wyoming County
Q1
How many renters live in Wyoming County?
Renter share is 37.0%, so approximately 2,194 of Wyoming County's 5,934 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Wyoming County?
The lowest score in Wyoming County is 2.5/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Wyoming County?
The highest score in Wyoming County is 4.5/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.