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
35.8%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Websterville, VT, tenants prevail in roughly 35.8% 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
93d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Websterville, VT until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 93 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$3.9–9.3k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Websterville, VT costs landlords $3,902 to $9,340 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,102
29% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Websterville, VT is $1,102 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
33.9%
of households
33.9% of occupied housing units in Websterville, VT 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
3.8%
12.5% unemp.
3.8% of Websterville, VT residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 12.5%. 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
Dem margin +43.4% (2024)
7.6
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
7.6
State political climate
Vermont legislature & governorship
4.6
Economic stress
3.8% poverty · 12.5% unemp.
5.9
Supply constraint
$1,102 average · 33.9% renters
6.2
Rent Control risk
29.0% of income on rent
1.0
Eviction process difficulty
93 days filing → judgment
4.6
Tenant organizing strength
33.9% renters
6.2
Housing court bias
County bench composition
1.8
Geographic context
Risk heat across Websterville and the region
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How Websterville compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Washington County
Very High
#1of 12 cities
#1 of 12 cities in Washington County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Vermont
Very High
#13of 180 cities
#13 of 180 cities in Vermont for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
5.3
/ 10 · MODERATE
The verdict
A Moderate-tier market.
Composite 5.3/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+2.9 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
93d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,102/mo. A contested eviction takes 93 days and costs $3,902–$9,340 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
33.9%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 471 residents, 33.9% rent. 29% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 3.8% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
7.6
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 7.6 and 7.6 (Dem margin +43.4% (2024)). State climate at 4.6, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
4.6
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 4.6/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 4.6, housing court bias 1.8, rent-control risk 1. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-0.4 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
5.9
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 5.9. Supply constraint: 6.2. The numbers behind those: 3.8% poverty, 12.5% 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
Websterville sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Websterville · 93d · ~$6.6k all-in ($71/day) · score 5.3National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Websterville, Vermont, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 5.3/10 (MODERATE 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.
Websterville is a city of 471 residents where 33.9% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 29.0% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,102/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 Websterville eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 4.6/10, 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 Websterville closes 93 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 Websterville's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 1.8/10 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 Websterville runs $3,902 to $9,340 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 93 days of typical timeline and $1,102/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 6.2/10 in Websterville, 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 Vermont, 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 Websterville: 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 MODERATE 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 Vermont's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $9,340 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Websterville
Trap · 4.4/10
The 4.4/10 score combines local political climate, court bias, cost-of-eviction, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation. See the breakdown above for Websterville-specific sub-scores.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
My tenant says they're having financial trouble. Should I just wait?
Waiting often makes things worse. While compassion is good, you also have a business to run. Offer resources (like state rental assistance programs) but stick to your legal process. If they can't pay, start the 14-day notice. You can always pause or offer a payment plan later if they show good faith. But don't delay the initial notice.
Q2
Can I evict a tenant in Websterville without a reason?
Vermont doesn't have a statewide "just-cause" eviction law, so yes, under certain circumstances, you can terminate a lease without cause. However, you must provide a 60-day notice for a no-cause termination. If it's a month-to-month lease, you still need that 60-day notice. Always check your lease terms and state law, especially the Vermont tenant protections, to ensure you're compliant.
Q3
What if the tenant leaves some of their belongings behind after the eviction?
Vermont has specific rules for abandoned property. You can't just throw it out. You typically need to store it for a certain period (often 60 days) and notify the tenant. After that period, you might be able to sell it or dispose of it. Consult an attorney or review 9 V.S.A. § 4462 for the exact procedure to avoid liability.
Q4
Do I really need a lawyer for an eviction in Websterville?
While you can technically represent yourself in court, it's generally not recommended for evictions, especially if you're not experienced. The legal process is full of technicalities. An error in filing, notice, or court procedure can lead to your case being dismissed, forcing you to start over and costing you more time and money. Given the typical 93-day timeline and potential costs, a good attorney is usually worth the investment.
Q5
Can I refuse to rent to someone in Websterville because they use a Section 8 voucher?
No. Vermont has statewide source-of-income protection. This means you cannot discriminate against applicants based on their lawful source of income, which includes Section 8 vouchers or other rental assistance programs. You must consider them like any other applicant based on your standard screening criteria (credit, criminal history, references).
A 5.3/10 places Websterville in the 96th percentile of Vermont 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 risen sharply 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 Websterville (5.3/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
