Penitas, TX Eviction Risk Score Hidalgo County · Texas · Population 6,444 · Updated
Sub-score breakdown
Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.
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About eviction risk in Penitas, TX
Penitas, TX has an eviction risk score of 4.9 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Hidalgo County and the state of Texas. 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.
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 32.3% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Penitas is $697/month. About 14.2% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.
Economic stress: poverty rate 28.3%, unemployment 6.5%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.
Political climate: In 2020, Hidalgo County voted Democratic by 17.1 points — classified as moderately tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 4.9/10, Penitas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Joya, TX | 2.3 mi | 4,763 | 4.5 |
| Perezville, TX | 2.4 mi | 2,237 | 3.2 |
| Doffing, TX | 3.6 mi | 5,004 | 4.6 |
| Abram, TX | 3.6 mi | 1,741 | 3.7 |
| Palmview, TX | 4 mi | 15,921 | 4.8 |
| Havana, TX | 4.5 mi | 150 | 3.6 |
| Salida del Sol Estates, TX | 4.7 mi | 7,766 | 5.1 |
| Palmview South, TX | 5.1 mi | 1,819 | 4.3 |
Landlord Guides & Research Tools
Deepen your research with these guides. The metrics powering this score feed directly into each breakdown.
- Eviction Process — Step-by-Step Timeline & Notices
- Eviction Costs Breakdown — Filing Fees to Turnover
- Tenant Screening Protocol — NGP 5-Point System
- Rent Control Coverage — AB 1482 & Local RSOs
- California Tenant Protections — Just Cause & Retaliation
- Texas Eviction Risk Overview — all counties & cities in Texas
- Hidalgo County — compare every city in the county