Matagorda County, TX Eviction Risk
9 cities · 27,142 residents · Avg 3.7/10 (Low) · Updated3.7Avg score
4.9Highest city
2.9Lowest city
43.8%Rent burden
$938Median rent
R+44.52020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Matagorda County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palacios, TX | 4,388 | $785 | 51.0% | 4.9 |
| 2 | Matagorda, TX | 182 | — | — | 4.2 |
| 3 | Van Vleck, TX | 1,763 | $1,005 | 51.0% | 3.8 |
| 4 | Sargent, TX | 1,422 | — | — | 3.7 |
| 5 | Bay City, TX | 17,730 | $1,025 | 29.3% | 3.6 |
| 6 | Blessing, TX | 418 | — | — | 3.6 |
| 7 | Markham, TX | 873 | — | — | 3.3 |
| 8 | Wadsworth, TX | 366 | — | — | 3.0 |
| 9 | Midfield, TX | — | — | — | 2.9 |
About Matagorda County
Matagorda County spans 9 cities serving approximately 27,142 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.7/10. The county voted Republican by 44.5 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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