Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#120
of 132 VA counties
3.2 / 10
#120 of 132 counties in Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Madison County, Virginia Eviction Risk: Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Brightwood (3.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.2/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts4scored
Population2kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent20.3%avg renter household
Average rent$963/ month
How Madison 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
Very Low
#118
of 132 VA counties
24.0% of income
#118 of 132 counties in Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Madison County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Brightwood | 1,325 | 3.1 | 18.4% | $958 | Rep |
| 002 | Madison | 273 | 3.9 | 29.6% | $990 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Madison County spans 2 cities serving approximately 1,598 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.2/10. The county voted Republican by 32.0 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 Madison 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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3.3
/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
Pop. 801
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/ 10 · Low
Pop. 1.4K
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/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.3K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Madison County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Madison County
Q1
What is the eviction risk score for Madison County?
Madison County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 3.2/10 (Low), averaged across 2 cities. Scores range from 3.1 to 3.9 within the county.
Q2
What is the rent-to-income ratio in Madison County?
Rent-to-income ratio in Madison County averages 20.3% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How many cities are in Madison County?
2 cities sit in Madison County, VA, serving approximately 1,598 residents.