Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#77
of 254 TX counties
2.1 / 10
#77 of 254 counties in Texas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
San Jacinto County, Texas Eviction Risk: Very Low
6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Shepherd (2.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.1/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked6municipalities
Census tracts9scored
Population6kLiving in 6 cities
Income spent on rent22.5%avg renter household
Average rent$794/ month
How San Jacinto County ranks in Texas
Cost of living
Moderate
#25
of 51 states (statewide)
97.1 index
Texas ranks #25 of 51 states on overall cost of living (2.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Elevated
#20
of 51 states (statewide)
96.5 index
Texas ranks #20 of 51 states on housing services (3.5% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Low
#190
of 254 TX counties
24.1% of income
#190 of 254 counties in Texas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in San Jacinto County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Shepherd | 2,189 | 2.5 | 22.1% | $667 | Rep |
| 002 | Coldspring | 1,274 | 2.5 | 28.8% | $777 | Rep |
| 003 | Point Blank | 837 | 1.4 | 2.6% | $833 | Rep |
| 004 | Cape Royale | 574 | 1.6 | 30.9% | $1,015 | Rep |
| 005 | North Cleveland | 376 | 1.5 | 30.9% | $1,015 | Rep |
| 006 | Oakhurst | 266 | 1.9 | 29.0% | $1,018 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
San Jacinto County spans 6 cities serving approximately 5,516 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.1/10. The county voted Republican by 61.9 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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Brooks County eviction risk
2.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 5.0K
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Jim Hogg County eviction risk
2.1
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.6K
Peer county
Stephens County eviction risk
2.1
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 5.2K
Peer county
Refugio County eviction risk
2.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 5.1K
Where eviction risk concentrates in San Jacinto County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about San Jacinto County
Q1
How many renters live in San Jacinto County?
Renter share is 29.7%, so approximately 1,640 of San Jacinto County's 5,516 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in San Jacinto County?
The lowest score in San Jacinto County is 1.4/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in San Jacinto County?
The highest score in San Jacinto County is 2.5/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.