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Vacant Homes in Ames, IA

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

Vacancy rate
8.0%
Iowa 8.5%
Rental vacancy rate
6.7%
Iowa 5.7%
Homeowner vacancy rate
1.3%
Iowa 0.8%
Vacant for seasonal use
7.7% of vacant
Iowa 19.1% of vacant

Why homes are vacant

2,256 vacant homes

  • For rent1,10448.9%
  • Rented, not yet occupied35915.9%
  • For sale1436.3%
  • Sold, not yet occupied462.0%
  • Seasonal, recreational or occasional use1747.7%
  • For migrant workers00.0%
  • Other vacant43019.1%

Rental vacancy rate 6.7%; homeowner vacancy rate 1.3%.

How it compares

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AreaVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Ames, IA8.0%6.7%1.3%2,256
Story County7.1%6.6%0.9%2,983
Iowa8.5%5.7%0.8%121,992
United States10.1%5.5%0.9%14,547,859

Frequently asked questions

What is the vacancy rate in Ames, IA?
8.0% of homes in Ames, IA are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.7%.
How does Ames compare with Iowa?
The vacancy rate in Ames is 8.0%, compared with 8.5% for Iowa as a whole.

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

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