Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from county average, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
8.6%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Green Valley Farms, TX, tenants prevail in roughly 8.6% 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
26d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Green Valley Farms, TX until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 26 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.1–3.5k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Green Valley Farms, TX costs landlords $1,093 to $3,526 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$934
29% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Green Valley Farms, TX is $934 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 29% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
37.8%
of households
37.8% of occupied housing units in Green Valley Farms, TX 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
23.7%
6.4% unemp.
23.7% of Green Valley Farms, TX residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 6.4%. 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 +5.8% (2024)
6.1
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
6.1
State political climate
Texas legislature & governorship
1.5
Economic stress
23.7% poverty · 6.4% unemp.
8.0
Supply constraint
$934 average · 37.8% renters
1.0
Rent Control risk
29.5% of income on rent
1.0
Eviction process difficulty
26 days filing → judgment
1.5
Tenant organizing strength
37.8% renters
1.0
Housing court bias
County bench composition
1.0
Geographic context
Risk heat across Green Valley Farms and the region
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How Green Valley Farms compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Cameron County
High
#8of 45 cities
#8 of 45 cities in Cameron County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Texas
High
#343of 1,841 cities
#343 of 1,841 cities in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.6
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 2.6/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+0.3 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
26d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $934/mo. A contested eviction takes 26 days and costs $1,093–$3,526 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
37.8%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 371 residents, 37.8% rent. 29% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 23.7% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
6.1
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 6.1 and 6.1 (GOP margin +5.8% (2024)). State climate at 1.5, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
1.5
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 1.5/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.5, housing court bias 1, rent-control risk 1. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.5 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
8
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the real risk.
Economic stress: 8. Supply constraint: 1. The numbers behind those: 23.7% poverty, 6.4% unemployment, 29% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Green Valley Farms sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Green Valley Farms · 26d · ~$2.3k all-in ($89/day) · score 2.6National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Green Valley Farms, Texas, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.6/10 (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.
Green Valley Farms is a city of 371 residents where 37.8% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 29.5% of income on rent. At an average rent of $934/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 Green Valley Farms eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 1.5/10, 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 Green Valley Farms closes 26 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 Green Valley Farms's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 1/10 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 Green Valley Farms runs $1,093 to $3,526 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 26 days of typical timeline and $934/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 1/10 in Green Valley Farms, and the city has limited rent control exposure (1/10). 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 Texas, 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 Green Valley Farms: 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 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 Texas's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $3,526 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Green Valley Farms
Trap · PROPERTY CODE CHAPTER 24
The $1/10 score weighs nine sub-factors. The most relevant for landlords are court bias, eviction process difficulty, and supply constraint. See the sub-score breakdown above. State-level framework: Property Code Chapter 24.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I change the locks on a tenant who hasn't paid rent?
No, absolutely not. In Texas, you cannot engage in "self-help" evictions. Only a sheriff or constable, acting under a court-issued Writ of Possession, can physically remove a tenant and change the locks. Attempting to do so yourself can lead to serious legal penalties and financial liability.
Q2
How long do I have to return a security deposit in Texas?
You have 30 days after the tenant moves out and provides a forwarding address to return the security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions. Failure to do so can result in you owing the tenant three times the amount of the deposit, plus attorney fees.
Q3
Do I need a lawyer to evict a tenant in Green Valley Farms?
You are not legally required to have a lawyer for an eviction case in Texas Justice Court. Many landlords represent themselves. However, if the case becomes complicated, the tenant hires an attorney, or you simply want to ensure everything is done correctly, hiring a lawyer is a wise investment to protect your interests.
Q4
Can I refuse to rent to someone who uses a housing voucher?
Texas does not have a statewide "source of income" protection. This means, generally, you are not legally prohibited from refusing to rent to someone solely because they use a housing voucher, as long as your decision is not based on other protected characteristics (like race, religion, etc.). However, always consult with an attorney to ensure compliance with fair housing laws.
Q5
What's the most common mistake landlords make during an eviction?
The most common mistake is failing to follow proper notice procedures or attempting self-help evictions. Even a small error in the 3-day notice or its delivery can cause a judge to dismiss your case, forcing you to start over and lose valuable time and rent. Always ensure your notices are correct and properly served according to Texas tenant protections.
A 2.6/10 places Green Valley Farms in the 84th percentile of Texas 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 Green Valley Farms (2.6/10)
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