Lake Marcel-Stillwater, WA Eviction Risk Score King County · Washington · Population 1,549
Sub-score breakdown
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 Lake Marcel-Stillwater, WA
Lake Marcel-Stillwater, WA has an eviction risk score of 4.3 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in King County and the state of Washington. 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.
Economic stress: poverty rate 5.7%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.
Political climate: In 2020, King County voted Democratic by 52.7 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 4.3/10, Lake Marcel-Stillwater 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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Landlord Guides & Research Tools
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- Rent Control Cities 2026 — Full National List & Map
- Best Cities for Landlords 2026 — see where Lake Marcel-Stillwater ranks nationally
- Most Rent-Burdened Cities in America — ACS 2023 leaderboard
- Washington Eviction Risk Overview — all counties & cities in Washington
- King County — compare every city in the county