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Vacant Homes in Clay County, 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
- 10.7%
- Iowa 8.5%
- Rental vacancy rate
- 8.9%
- Iowa 5.7%
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.2%
- Iowa 0.8%
- Vacant for seasonal use
- 18.2% of vacant
- Iowa 19.1% of vacant
Why homes are vacant
875 vacant homes
- For rent19221.9%
- Rented, not yet occupied192.2%
- For sale637.2%
- Sold, not yet occupied384.3%
- Seasonal, recreational or occasional use15918.2%
- For migrant workers00.0%
- Other vacant40446.2%
Rental vacancy rate 8.9%; homeowner vacancy rate 1.2%.
How it compares
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| Area | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County, IA | 10.7% | 8.9% | 1.2% | 875 |
| Iowa | 8.5% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 121,992 |
| United States | 10.1% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 14,547,859 |
Cities and towns in Clay County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer | 8.6% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 492 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vacancy rate in Clay County, IA?
- 10.7% of homes in Clay County, IA are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 8.9%.
- How does Clay County compare with Iowa?
- The vacancy rate in Clay County is 10.7%, compared with 8.5% for Iowa as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates