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Vacant Homes in Elsah, IL

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

Vacancy rate
62.1%
Illinois 7.7%
Rental vacancy rate
30.0%
Illinois 5.0%
Homeowner vacancy rate
29.2%
Illinois 1.0%
Vacant for seasonal use
54.7% of vacant
Illinois 10.7% of vacant

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

Why homes are vacant

64 vacant homes

  • For rent69.4%
  • Rented, not yet occupied914.1%
  • For sale1421.9%
  • Sold, not yet occupied00.0%
  • Seasonal, recreational or occasional use3554.7%
  • For migrant workers00.0%
  • Other vacant00.0%

Rental vacancy rate 30.0%; homeowner vacancy rate 29.2%.

How it compares

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AreaVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Elsah, IL62.1%30.0%29.2%64
Jersey County20.0%7.9%3.3%1,993
Illinois7.7%5.0%1.0%421,003
United States10.1%5.5%0.9%14,547,859

Frequently asked questions

What is the vacancy rate in Elsah, IL?
62.1% of homes in Elsah, IL are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 30.0%.
How does Elsah compare with Illinois?
The vacancy rate in Elsah is 62.1%, compared with 7.7% for Illinois as a whole.

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