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Meadowbrook, VA Eviction Risk Score Richmond · Virginia · Population 20,749

2.7 Low
24.1%Tenant-law probability
$1,924–6,066Typical eviction cost
55 daysTypical timeline
$1,583Median gross rent
37.4%Rent burden
24.6%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate
8.6
Dem margin +68.0% in 2020
Regional political climate
8.6
Dem margin +68.0% in 2020
State political climate
3.2
Economic stress
6.4
12.9% poverty · 4.9% unemployed
Supply constraint
7.2
$1,583 median rent · 24.6% renters
Rent-control risk
6.6
37.4% rent burden
Eviction process difficulty
2.6
Tenant organizing strength
6.1
24.6% renters
Housing court bias
6.4

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.

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About eviction risk in Meadowbrook, VA

Meadowbrook, VA has an eviction risk score of 2.7 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Richmond and the state of Virginia. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 37.4% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Meadowbrook is $1,583/month. About 24.6% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 12.9%, unemployment 4.9%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Richmond voted Democratic by 68.0 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.7/10, Meadowbrook is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

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