What is the eviction risk score for Fairfield?

The landlord eviction risk score for Fairfield, TN is 4.4 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Fairfield have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Fairfield is 0.5 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Fairfield?

Typical eviction timeline is about 34 days from notice to writ of possession.

Fairfield, TN Eviction Risk Score Sumner County · Tennessee · Pop. 351

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Fairfield, TN sits at 4.4/10 — Moderate risk. , 65.4% renters, ~34-day typical timeline.

4.4 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Fairfield

4.4

Sumner County

3.6

Tennessee avg

3.7

National avg

4.4

10.6%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,036–3,186Typical eviction costi

34 daysTypical timelinei

$1,827HUD 2BR FMR '25i

65.4%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

3.8

Regional political climatei

3.8

State political climate

1.9

Economic stressi

9.5

Supply constrainti

9.8

Rent-control risk

0.5

Eviction process difficulty

2.1

Tenant organizing strengthi

9.8

Housing court bias

1.1

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About eviction risk in Fairfield, TN

Fairfield, TN has an eviction risk score of 4.4 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Sumner County and the state of Tennessee. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 32.2%, unemployment 23.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Sumner County voted Republican by 38.6 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.4/10, Fairfield is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Westmoreland, TN	6.7 mi	2,845	4.1
Bransford, TN	8.1 mi	—	1.7
Bethpage, TN	9.6 mi	289	3.6
Portland, TN	10.3 mi	13,449	4.7
Graball, TN	10.9 mi	288	2.5
Mitchellville, TN	11 mi	176	5.0
Scottsville, KY	11.6 mi	4,427	5.0
Franklin, KY	13.7 mi	10,360	5.6