County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Clarke County, Virginia Eviction Risk: Low

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

County Risk Score3.7/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked4municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population6kLiving in 4 cities

Income spent on rent43.4%avg renter household

Average rent$1,435/ month

How Clarke County ranks in Virginia

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

Eviction Risk Score

Very Low

#111 of 132 VA counties 3.7 / 10

#111 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

Elevated

#40 of 132 VA counties 31.9% of income

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

Cities in Clarke County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Berryville Pop 4,707 · 51.0% income · $1,443 rent · Rep	4,707	3.8	51.0%	$1,443	Rep
002	Boyce Pop 891 · 23.4% income · $1,375 rent · Rep	891	3.2	23.4%	$1,375	Rep
003	Shenandoah Retreat Pop 592 · 14.1% income · $1,457 rent · Rep	592	3.2	14.1%	$1,457	Rep
004	Upperville Pop 61 · 39.0% income · $1,574 rent · Rep	61	4.0	39.0%	$1,574	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Clarke County spans 4 cities serving approximately 6,251 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.7/10. The county voted Republican by 13.6 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 Clarke 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 Clarke County

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

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Clarke County

Why is rent-to-income ratio 43.4% in Clarke County?

Rent-to-income ratio of 43.4% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 4 cities in Clarke County.

What court hears evictions in Clarke County?

Virginia state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Clarke County. See the Virginia eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.

Does Clarke County 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.