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Vacant Homes in Dover, DE

Vacancy rates for rentals and homes for sale, and why vacant homes are empty. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Vacancy rate
6.2%
Delaware 13.4%
Rental vacancy rate
4.1%
Delaware 5.0%
Homeowner vacancy rate
1.1%
Delaware 0.8%
Vacant for seasonal use
4.3% of vacant
Delaware 63.6% of vacant

Why homes are vacant

1,020 vacant homes

  • For rent35534.8%
  • Rented, not yet occupied898.7%
  • For sale777.5%
  • Sold, not yet occupied141.4%
  • Seasonal, recreational or occasional use444.3%
  • For migrant workers00.0%
  • Other vacant44143.2%

Rental vacancy rate 4.1%; homeowner vacancy rate 1.1%.

How it compares

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AreaVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Dover, DE6.2%4.1%1.1%1,020
Kent County6.4%3.7%0.5%4,901
Delaware13.4%5.0%0.8%62,165
United States10.1%5.5%0.9%14,547,859

Frequently asked questions

What is the vacancy rate in Dover, DE?
6.2% of homes in Dover, DE are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.1%.
How does Dover compare with Delaware?
The vacancy rate in Dover is 6.2%, compared with 13.4% for Delaware as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates

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