Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#119
of 132 VA counties
3.3 / 10
#119 of 132 counties in Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Grayson County, Virginia Eviction Risk: Low
4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Independence (3.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.3/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked4municipalities
Census tracts5scored
Population2kLiving in 4 cities
Income spent on rent32.1%avg renter household
Average rent$655/ month
How Grayson County 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
Elevated
#52
of 132 VA counties
30.8% of income
#52 of 132 counties in Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Grayson County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Independence | 1,132 | 3.1 | 34.3% | $668 | Rep |
| 002 | Baywood | 681 | 3.6 | 29.7% | $771 | Rep |
| 003 | Fries | 330 | 3.4 | 32.9% | $333 | Rep |
| 004 | Troutdale | 178 | 2.6 | 26.3% | $735 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Grayson County spans 4 cities serving approximately 2,321 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.3/10. The county voted Republican by 61.4 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 Grayson County
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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3.2
/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Grayson County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Grayson County
Q1
How many renters live in Grayson County?
Renter share is 35.7%, so approximately 829 of Grayson County's 2,321 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Grayson County?
The lowest score in Grayson County is 2.6/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Grayson County?
The highest score in Grayson County is 3.6/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.