Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#57
of 132 VA counties
4.8 / 10
#57 of 132 counties in Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
King George County, Virginia Eviction Risk: Moderate
5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of King George (5.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score4.8/ 10 · Moderate
Cities tracked5municipalities
Census tracts6scored
Population10kLiving in 5 cities
Income spent on rent29.7%avg renter household
Average rent$1,376/ month
How King George 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
Low
#91
of 132 VA counties
27.5% of income
#91 of 132 counties in Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in King George County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | King George | 4,851 | 4.7 | 43.1% | $1,384 | Rep |
| 002 | Dahlgren | 3,350 | 5.0 | 19.0% | $1,204 | Rep |
| 003 | Passapatanzy | 1,259 | 4.5 | 6.9% | $1,478 | Rep |
| 004 | Dahlgren Center | 765 | 5.1 | 26.0% | $1,941 | Rep |
| 005 | Fairview Beach | 180 | 5.0 | 42.4% | $1,304 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
King George County spans 5 cities serving approximately 10,405 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.8/10. The county voted Republican by 21.4 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 King George 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.
Peer counties in Virginia
Peer county
Amherst County eviction risk
4.8
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 12.1K
Peer county
Gloucester County eviction risk
4.7
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 14.4K
Peer county
Campbell County eviction risk
4.9
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 18.8K
Peer county
Bristol city eviction risk
4.9
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 16.8K
Where eviction risk concentrates in King George County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about King George County
Q1
What does the 4.8/10 county-average mean?
The 4.8/10 county-average is a population-weighted mean of 5 municipal landlord-risk scores. The internal range is 4.5 to 5.1.
Q2
What share of King George County households rent?
About 36.1% of occupied units in King George County are renter-occupied, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How fast is eviction in King George County?
Eviction timeline runs at the state level under Virginia eviction laws statute. See the Virginia eviction laws eviction-process guide for state-specific timelines.