Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#122
of 132 VA counties
3.2 / 10
#122 of 132 counties in Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
New Kent County, Virginia Eviction Risk: Low
1 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of New Kent (3.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.2/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked1municipalities
Census tracts4scored
Population1kLiving in 1 cities
Income spent on rent30.3%avg renter household
Average rent$1,763/ month
How New Kent 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
Moderate
#62
of 132 VA counties
30.3% of income
#62 of 132 counties in Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in New Kent County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | New Kent | 801 | 3.2 | 30.3% | $1,763 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
New Kent County spans 1 cities serving approximately 801 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.2/10. The county voted Republican by 34.6 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.
Eviction filings in New Kent 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
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Madison County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 1.6K
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Grayson County eviction risk
3.3
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 2.3K
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Rappahannock County eviction risk
3
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 1.4K
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Patrick County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.3K
Where eviction risk concentrates in New Kent County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about New Kent County
Q1
How is the New Kent County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 1 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 3.2/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does New Kent County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Virginia state framework applies. See the Virginia eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in New Kent County?
New Kent County voted Republican by 34.6 points in 2020.