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Vacant Homes in Shellsburg, 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
22.7%
Iowa 8.5%
Rental vacancy rate
56.8%
Iowa 5.7%
Homeowner vacancy rate
3.2%
Iowa 0.8%
Vacant for seasonal use
0.0% of vacant
Iowa 19.1% of vacant

Shellsburg has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.

Why homes are vacant

95 vacant homes

  • For rent5456.8%
  • Rented, not yet occupied00.0%
  • For sale1010.5%
  • Sold, not yet occupied2324.2%
  • Seasonal, recreational or occasional use00.0%
  • For migrant workers00.0%
  • Other vacant88.4%

Rental vacancy rate 56.8%; homeowner vacancy rate 3.2%.

How it compares

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AreaVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Shellsburg, IA22.7%56.8%3.2%95
Benton County8.2%6.9%0.9%912
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 Shellsburg, IA?
22.7% of homes in Shellsburg, IA are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 56.8%.
How does Shellsburg compare with Iowa?
The vacancy rate in Shellsburg is 22.7%, 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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