Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from constituent census tracts, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
24.3%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Raymond, WI, tenants prevail in roughly 24.3% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
54d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Raymond, WI until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 54 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$2.3–5.7k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Raymond, WI costs landlords $2,271 to $5,688 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,140
27% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Raymond, WI is $1,140 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 27% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
6.1%
of households
6.1% of occupied housing units in Raymond, WI are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
4.9%
1.9% unemp.
4.9% of Raymond, WI residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 1.9%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +6.2% (2024)
7.3
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
7.3
State political climate
Wisconsin legislature & governorship
2.9
Economic stress
4.9% poverty · 1.9% unemp.
3.5
Supply constraint
$1,140 average · 6.1% renters
2.3
Rent Control risk
26.5% of income on rent
2.5
Eviction process difficulty
54 days filing → judgment
2.7
Tenant organizing strength
6.1% renters
2.3
Housing court bias
County bench composition
2.8
Geographic context
Risk heat across Raymond and the region
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How Raymond compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Racine County
High
#4of 17 cities
#4 of 17 cities in Racine County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Wisconsin
Elevated
#305of 803 cities
#305 of 803 cities in Wisconsin for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.9
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 2.9/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+0.9 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
54d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,140/mo. A contested eviction takes 54 days and costs $2,271–$5,688 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
6.1%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 3,945 residents, 6.1% rent. 27% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 4.9% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
7.3
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 7.3 and 7.3 (GOP margin +6.2% (2024)). State climate at 2.9, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
2.9
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 2.9/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 2.7, housing court bias 2.8, rent-control risk 2.5. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-2.3 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
3.5
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 3.5. Supply constraint: 2.3. The numbers behind those: 4.9% poverty, 1.9% unemployment, 27% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Raymond sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Raymond · 54d · ~$4.0k all-in ($74/day) · score 2.9National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Raymond, Wisconsin, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.9/10 (LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Raymond is a city of 3,945 residents where 6.1% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 26.5% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,140/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Raymond eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 2.7/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Raymond closes 54 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Raymond's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 2.8/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Raymond runs $2,271 to $5,688 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 54 days of typical timeline and $1,140/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 2.3/10 in Raymond, and the city has limited rent control exposure (2.5/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Wisconsin, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Raymond: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Wisconsin's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $5,688 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Raymond
Trap · 2.8/10
For landlords, the 4.8/10 score is most actionable when combined with Milwaukee County's specific court behavior. Housing-court bias sub-score: 2.8/10. Standard documentation and prompt action typically resolve cases quickly.
04Eviction filings
Live filings tracking · Eviction Lab
Princeton Eviction Lab Tracking System, state-level (no county tracker available). Last update 2026-05-01.
In the most recent month, 1,980 eviction cases were filed across the tracker's coverage area, 0.90× the historical baseline (below baseline). Past 12 months: 25,794 filings. Pandemic-era cumulative: 145,103.
1,980Past month
25,794Past 12 months
0.90×vs baseline (past mo)
15.2%Repeat-tenant filings
Notice requirement: at least five days notice (in some cases more). Filing fee: $94.50 filing fee.
Last 36 months of filings2023-05-01 – 2026-04-01
Filings dropped 7% over the past 12 months.
Source: Eviction Lab Tracking System, Princeton University. Open Data Commons Attribution license.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant in Raymond without a reason?
Generally, yes, for a month-to-month lease, provided you give the proper 28-day notice. Wisconsin does not have statewide just-cause eviction. However, if you have a fixed-term lease, you typically cannot evict without cause until the lease term ends, unless there's a lease violation.
Q2
What's the biggest mistake landlords make during eviction?
The biggest mistake is not following the legal process precisely. This includes serving incorrect notices, attempting self-help eviction (like changing locks or shutting off utilities), or not having proper documentation. Any misstep can cause delays or even force you to restart the entire process.
Q3
How long does it really take to get a tenant out in Raymond?
Our data shows an average of 54 days for a full eviction process in Raymond. This accounts for notice periods, court scheduling, and potential sheriff involvement. Contested cases or appeals can extend this timeline significantly.
Q4
Should I offer "cash for keys" in Raymond?
Yes, "cash for keys" can be a very effective strategy, especially in Raymond's moderate risk environment. It's often cheaper and faster than a formal eviction. If a tenant is behind on rent but willing to move out voluntarily and leave the property in good condition, offering them a few hundred dollars can save you thousands in legal fees and lost rent. Get it in writing!
Q5
Are there any tenant protections I should be aware of in Wisconsin?
While Wisconsin does not have statewide rent control (Wisconsin rent control rules are prohibited) or source-of-income protections, there are still important Wisconsin tenant protections. These include rules around security deposit returns, proper notice periods, and the prohibition of self-help evictions. Always stay informed about state and any potential local laws.
A 2.9/10 places Raymond in the 70th percentile of Wisconsin cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
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