Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#108
of 132 VA counties
3.8 / 10
#108 of 132 counties in Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
King William County, Virginia Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of West Point (4.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.8/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts4scored
Population5kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent37.7%avg renter household
Average rent$1,164/ month
How King William 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
#39
of 132 VA counties
32.0% of income
#39 of 132 counties in Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in King William County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | West Point | 3,480 | 3.6 | 31.1% | $1,225 | Rep |
| 002 | Central Garage | 1,864 | 4.2 | 51.0% | $1,043 | Rep |
| 003 | King William | 85 | 3.6 | 13.9% | $1,354 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
King William County spans 3 cities serving approximately 5,429 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.8/10. The county voted Republican by 37.8 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 William 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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Clarke County eviction risk
3.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 6.3K
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Nelson County eviction risk
4
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.2K
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Giles County eviction risk
3.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 7.0K
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3.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.7K
Where eviction risk concentrates in King William County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about King William County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in King William County?
Scores range from 3.6 to 4.2 across 3 cities in King William County. The 3.8 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in King William County?
20.9% of households in King William County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in King William County?
Average gross rent across King William County averages $1,164/month.