What is the eviction risk score for Brenton?

The landlord eviction risk score for Brenton, WV is 2.9 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Brenton have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Brenton is 0.8 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Brenton?

Typical eviction timeline is about 31 days from notice to writ of possession.

Brenton, WV Eviction Risk Score Wyoming County · West Virginia · Pop. 71

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Brenton, WV sits at 2.9/10 — Low risk. , 52.3% renters, ~31-day typical timeline.

2.9 / 10 Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Brenton

2.9

Wyoming County

2.9

West Virginia avg

3.5

National avg

4.4

13.9%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,057–3,071Typical eviction costi

31 daysTypical timelinei

$858HUD 2BR FMR '25i

52.3%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

2.3

Regional political climatei

2.3

State political climate

1.8

Economic stressi

1.0

Supply constrainti

9.5

Rent-control risk

0.8

Eviction process difficulty

1.7

Tenant organizing strengthi

9.5

Housing court bias

1.7

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About eviction risk in Brenton, WV

Brenton, WV has an eviction risk score of 2.9 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Wyoming County and the state of West 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.

Economic stress: poverty rate 0.0%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Wyoming County voted Republican by 72.1 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.9/10, Brenton 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.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Matheny, WV	4.8 mi	586	1.6
Pineville, WV	5.6 mi	468	3.0
Oceana, WV	6.4 mi	1,203	4.6
New Richmond, WV	8.4 mi	23	2.7
Davy, WV	8.6 mi	186	2.9
Glen Fork, WV	8.7 mi	411	1.5
Big Sandy, WV	10.4 mi	113	1.6
Justice, WV	10.8 mi	186	2.5