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Vacant Homes in Union 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
11.6%
Iowa 8.5%
Rental vacancy rate
5.8%
Iowa 5.7%
Homeowner vacancy rate
2.9%
Iowa 0.8%
Vacant for seasonal use
2.7% of vacant
Iowa 19.1% of vacant

Why homes are vacant

669 vacant homes

  • For rent8913.3%
  • Rented, not yet occupied152.2%
  • For sale11016.4%
  • Sold, not yet occupied00.0%
  • Seasonal, recreational or occasional use182.7%
  • For migrant workers00.0%
  • Other vacant43765.3%

Rental vacancy rate 5.8%; homeowner vacancy rate 2.9%.

How it compares

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AreaVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Union County, IA11.6%5.8%2.9%669
Iowa8.5%5.7%0.8%121,992
United States10.1%5.5%0.9%14,547,859

Cities and towns in Union County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Creston10.8%4.6%4.8%407

Frequently asked questions

What is the vacancy rate in Union County, IA?
11.6% of homes in Union County, IA are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.8%.
How does Union County compare with Iowa?
The vacancy rate in Union County is 11.6%, compared with 8.5% for Iowa as a whole.

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