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Vacant Homes in Delaware
Vacancy rates for rentals and homes for sale, and why vacant homes are empty. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Vacancy rate
- 13.4%
- U.S. 10.1%
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.0%
- U.S. 5.5%
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.8%
- U.S. 0.9%
- Vacant for seasonal use
- 63.6% of vacant
- U.S. 32.6% of vacant
Vacant homes by county
3 counties in Delaware
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| County | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | 6.4% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4,901 |
| New Castle County | 5.0% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 11,906 |
| Sussex County | 29.9% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 45,358 |
Vacant homes in the largest cities
Cities and towns with 5,000 or more people
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| City | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 10.9% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 3,859 |
| Dover | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1,020 |
| Newark | 13.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 1,327 |
| Middletown | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 123 |
| Bear | 3.8% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 348 |
| Glasgow | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 102 |
| Brookside | 3.6% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 216 |
| Hockessin | 3.5% | 12.0% | 0.8% | 172 |
| Smyrna | 7.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 374 |
| Milford | 5.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 351 |
| Pike Creek Valley | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 155 |
| Claymont | 4.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 218 |
| Seaford | 10.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 392 |
| Wilmington Manor | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 107 |
| North Star | 4.3% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 135 |
| Georgetown | 5.4% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 145 |
| Millsboro | 7.8% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 278 |
| Pike Creek | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 85 |
| Edgemoor | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 217 |
| Elsmere | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 63 |
| New Castle | 3.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 103 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vacancy rate in Delaware?
- 13.4% of homes in Delaware are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.0%.
- Which Delaware counties have the highest vacancy rate?
- Among counties with 10,000 or more people, the highest are Sussex County (29.9%), Kent County (6.4%), New Castle County (5.0%).
- Which Delaware counties have the lowest vacancy rate?
- The lowest are New Castle County (5.0%), Kent County (6.4%), Sussex County (29.9%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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