Grafton, VT Eviction Risk Score Windham County · Vermont · Population 82 · 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.
Location & regional heat
Heat density reflects surrounding cities. Click any nearby city to compare.
About eviction risk in Grafton, VT
Grafton, VT has an eviction risk score of 4.3 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Windham County and the state of Vermont. 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.
Economic stress: poverty rate 0.0%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.
Political climate: In 2020, Windham County voted Democratic by 47.4 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 4.3/10, Grafton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxtons River, VT | 5.4 mi | 553 | 5.9 |
| Chester, VT | 6.8 mi | 1,298 | 4.7 |
| Bellows Falls, VT | 7.9 mi | 2,891 | 5.7 |
| North Walpole, NH | 8.3 mi | 513 | 5.0 |
| North Westminster, VT | 8.4 mi | 125 | 4.5 |
| Townshend, VT | 8.9 mi | 160 | 6.1 |
| Harmonyville, VT | 9.8 mi | 151 | 4.3 |
| Jamaica, VT | 9.9 mi | 59 | 4.7 |
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
- Vermont Eviction Risk Overview — all counties & cities in Vermont
- Windham County — compare every city in the county