Eviction Risk Score
Low
#93
of 132 VA counties
4.2 / 10
#93 of 132 counties in Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Prince George County, Virginia Eviction Risk: Moderate
4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Fort Lee (5.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score4.2/ 10 · Moderate
Cities tracked4municipalities
Census tracts7scored
Population11kLiving in 4 cities
Income spent on rent29.0%avg renter household
Average rent$1,822/ month
How Prince 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
#95
of 132 VA counties
27.1% of income
#95 of 132 counties in Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Prince George County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Fort Lee | 8,993 | 3.9 | 30.5% | $1,879 | Rep |
| 002 | Prince George | 1,829 | 5.3 | 23.2% | $1,625 | Rep |
| 003 | Disputanta | 609 | 4.4 | 23.2% | $1,625 | Rep |
| 004 | Templeton | 34 | 5.4 | 31.6% | $1,088 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Prince George County spans 4 cities serving approximately 11,465 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.2/10. The county voted Republican by 17.2 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 Prince 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.
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Prince George County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Prince George County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Prince George County?
Scores range from 3.9 to 5.4 across 4 cities in Prince George County. The 4.2 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Prince George County?
84.8% of households in Prince George County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Prince George County?
Average gross rent across Prince George County averages $1,822/month.