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Vacant Homes in the United States
Vacancy rates for rentals and homes for sale, and why vacant homes are empty. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Vacancy rate
- 10.1%
- United States
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.5%
- United States
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.9%
- United States
- Vacant for seasonal use
- 32.6% of vacant
- United States
Vacancy rate by state
Darker states have higher values. Select a state for its counties and cities.
Vacant homes by state
American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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| State | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14.5% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 340,018 |
| Alaska | 17.6% | 7.0% | 0.9% | 57,958 |
| Arizona | 10.5% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 336,758 |
| Arkansas | 13.5% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 188,686 |
| California | 7.5% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 1,096,644 |
| Colorado | 8.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 214,835 |
| Connecticut | 7.0% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 107,815 |
| Delaware | 13.4% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 62,165 |
| District of Columbia | 10.1% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 36,523 |
| Florida | 14.7% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 1,503,660 |
| Georgia | 10.3% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 467,469 |
| Hawaii | 13.3% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 75,443 |
| Idaho | 10.3% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 82,009 |
| Illinois | 7.7% | 5.0% | 1.0% | 421,003 |
| Indiana | 8.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 260,559 |
| Iowa | 8.5% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 121,992 |
| Kansas | 9.2% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 119,575 |
| Kentucky | 10.3% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 208,647 |
| Louisiana | 14.4% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 304,122 |
| Maine | 20.6% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 154,717 |
| Maryland | 7.7% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 197,856 |
| Massachusetts | 8.1% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 245,364 |
| Michigan | 11.8% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 545,867 |
| Minnesota | 9.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 237,075 |
| Mississippi | 14.6% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 195,683 |
| Missouri | 11.2% | 5.0% | 0.9% | 317,060 |
| Montana | 13.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 69,560 |
| Nebraska | 7.6% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 65,597 |
| Nevada | 9.3% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 123,878 |
| New Hampshire | 14.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% | 92,650 |
| New Jersey | 7.5% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 283,653 |
| New Mexico | 12.5% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 119,550 |
| New York | 10.0% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 862,595 |
| North Carolina | 12.5% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 613,323 |
| North Dakota | 12.3% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 46,218 |
| Ohio | 8.1% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 429,200 |
| Oklahoma | 12.0% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 212,738 |
| Oregon | 7.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 139,570 |
| Pennsylvania | 9.2% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 531,599 |
| Puerto Rico | 21.0% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 343,491 |
| Rhode Island | 9.1% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 44,362 |
| South Carolina | 13.3% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 325,050 |
| South Dakota | 10.5% | 6.0% | 0.8% | 43,040 |
| Tennessee | 10.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 319,393 |
| Texas | 9.4% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 1,135,699 |
| Utah | 8.1% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 98,646 |
| Vermont | 19.4% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 65,626 |
| Virginia | 8.7% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 319,024 |
| Washington | 7.3% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 241,800 |
| West Virginia | 15.4% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 132,670 |
| Wisconsin | 10.8% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 299,092 |
| Wyoming | 12.2% | 6.0% | 0.9% | 33,823 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vacancy rate in the United States?
- 10.1% of homes in the United States are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.5%.
- Which states have the highest vacancy rate?
- The highest are Maine (20.6%), Vermont (19.4%), Alaska (17.6%).
- Which states have the lowest vacancy rate?
- The lowest are Connecticut (7.0%), Washington (7.3%), New Jersey (7.5%).
- Where do these numbers come from?
- They are American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Vacant homes include homes for rent or sale, homes rented or sold but not yet occupied, seasonal and vacation homes, and other vacant homes. Rental and homeowner vacancy rates follow the Census Bureau definitions.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates