Eviction Risk Score
Low
#87
of 132 VA counties
4.3 / 10
#87 of 132 counties in Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Page County, Virginia Eviction Risk: Moderate
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Luray (4.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score4.3/ 10 · Moderate
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts6scored
Population10kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent26.5%avg renter household
Average rent$940/ month
How Page 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
#114
of 132 VA counties
24.8% of income
#114 of 132 counties in Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Page County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Luray | 4,827 | 4.3 | 31.8% | $892 | Rep |
| 002 | Shenandoah | 2,888 | 4.3 | 21.0% | $1,093 | Rep |
| 003 | Stanley | 2,034 | 4.4 | 21.5% | $841 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Page County spans 3 cities serving approximately 9,749 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.3/10. The county voted Republican by 50.7 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 Page 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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4.3
/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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4.4
/ 10 · Moderate
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Page County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Page County
Q1
Is Page County landlord-friendly?
Page County is in the middle tier at 4.3/10. Risk varies city-by-city within the county.
Q2
What is the average rent in Page County?
Average gross rent in Page County runs $940/month across 3 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Page County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Page County is 4.4/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.