Eviction Risk Score
Moderate
#75
of 132 VA counties
4.5 / 10
#75 of 132 counties in Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Buena Vista, Virginia Eviction Risk: Moderate
1 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Buena Vista (4.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score4.5/ 10 · Moderate
Cities tracked1municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population7kLiving in 1 cities
Income spent on rent29.7%avg renter household
Average rent$1,112/ month
How Buena Vista ranks in Virginia
Cost of living
Elevated
#16
of 51 states (statewide)
101.1 index
Virginia ranks #16 of 51 states on overall cost of living (1.1% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Elevated
#17
of 51 states (statewide)
106.8 index
Virginia ranks #17 of 51 states on housing services (6.8% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Moderate
#65
of 132 VA counties
29.7% of income
#65 of 132 counties in Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Buena Vista
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Buena Vista | 6,593 | 4.5 | 29.7% | $1,112 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Buena Vista spans 1 cities serving approximately 6,593 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.5/10. The county voted Republican by 37.4 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.
Eviction filings in Buena Vista
The Princeton Eviction Lab Tracking System covers Virginia statewide (no county-level tracker available). In the past month, 10,534 filings were recorded, 1.07× the historical baseline (near baseline). YTD filings: 46,492; pandemic-era total: 643,855.
- 10,534Past month
- 139,873Past 12 months
- 1.02×vs baseline (12 mo)
- $1,567Average rent
Last 36 months of filings
2023-05-01 - 2026-04-01
Filings dropped 12% over the past 12 months.
Notice requirement: at least five days notice (in some cases more). Filing fee: minimum filing fee of $36.
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/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Buena Vista
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista
Q1
Why is rent-to-income ratio 29.7% in Buena Vista?
Rent-to-income ratio of 29.7% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 1 cities in Buena Vista.
Q2
What court hears evictions in Buena Vista?
Virginia state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Buena Vista. See the Virginia eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.
Q3
Does Buena Vista have just-cause eviction?
Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. Virginia eviction laws framework applies; see the Virginia eviction laws tenant-protections guide.