County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Caroline County, Virginia Eviction Risk: Moderate

4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Lake Land'Or (5.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score4.5/ 10 · Moderate

Cities tracked4municipalities

Census tracts9scored

Population9kLiving in 4 cities

Income spent on rent35.1%avg renter household

Average rent$1,569/ month

How Caroline County ranks in Virginia

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#77 of 132 VA counties 4.5 / 10

#77 of 132 counties in Virginia for landlord eviction risk.

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

High

#20 of 132 VA counties 35.1% of income

#20 of 132 counties in Virginia on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Caroline County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Lake Land'Or Pop 4,390 · 35.3% income · $1,734 rent · IND	4,390	4.2	35.3%	$1,734	IND
002	Lake Caroline Pop 2,862 · 37.6% income · $1,764 rent · IND	2,862	4.6	37.6%	$1,764	IND
003	Bowling Green Pop 1,561 · 29.8% income · $751 rent · IND	1,561	5.1	29.8%	$751	IND
004	Port Royal Pop 89 · 37.5% income · $1,563 rent · IND	89	4.9	37.5%	$1,563	IND

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Caroline County spans 4 cities serving approximately 8,902 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.5/10. The county voted Republican by 4.2 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.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

Eviction filings in Caroline County

Eviction Lab Tracking System · live through 2026-05-01

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.

Peer counties in Virginia

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score

Where eviction risk concentrates in Caroline County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Caroline County

How many renters live in Caroline County?

Renter share is 21.1%, so approximately 1,878 of Caroline County's 8,902 residents are renters.

What is the lowest-risk city in Caroline County?

The lowest score in Caroline County is 4.2/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.

What is the highest-risk city in Caroline County?

The highest score in Caroline County is 5.1/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.