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Vacant Homes in Fayette County, 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
11.3%
Illinois 7.7%
Rental vacancy rate
12.4%
Illinois 5.0%
Homeowner vacancy rate
0.7%
Illinois 1.0%
Vacant for seasonal use
12.3% of vacant
Illinois 10.7% of vacant

Why homes are vacant

994 vacant homes

  • For rent21821.9%
  • Rented, not yet occupied202.0%
  • For sale454.5%
  • Sold, not yet occupied00.0%
  • Seasonal, recreational or occasional use12212.3%
  • For migrant workers00.0%
  • Other vacant58959.3%

Rental vacancy rate 12.4%; homeowner vacancy rate 0.7%.

How it compares

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AreaVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Fayette County, IL11.3%12.4%0.7%994
Illinois7.7%5.0%1.0%421,003
United States10.1%5.5%0.9%14,547,859

Cities and towns in Fayette County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Vandalia15.6%13.9%1.0%387
St. Elmo10.6%18.4%2.1%54
Ramsey9.8%13.6%0.0%39

Frequently asked questions

What is the vacancy rate in Fayette County, IL?
11.3% of homes in Fayette County, IL are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 12.4%.
How does Fayette County compare with Illinois?
The vacancy rate in Fayette County is 11.3%, compared with 7.7% for Illinois as a whole.

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