Fayette County, TX Eviction Risk
8 cities · 12,809 residents · Avg 3.0/10 (Low) · Updated3.0Avg score
4.1Highest city
1.9Lowest city
23.2%Rent burden
$788Median rent
R+58.02020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Fayette County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grange, TX | 4,452 | $929 | 31.6% | 4.1 |
| 2 | Schulenburg, TX | 2,768 | $957 | 23.8% | 3.9 |
| 3 | Weimar, TX | 2,928 | $483 | 27.5% | 3.5 |
| 4 | Ellinger, TX | 253 | $688 | 19.0% | 2.9 |
| 5 | Fayetteville, TX | 335 | $981 | 18.8% | 2.8 |
| 6 | Flatonia, TX | 1,830 | $691 | 18.3% | 2.6 |
| 7 | Round Top, TX | 105 | — | — | 2.5 |
| 8 | Plum, TX | 138 | — | — | 1.9 |
About Fayette County
Fayette County spans 8 cities serving approximately 12,809 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.0/10. The county voted Republican by 58.0 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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