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Vacant Homes in Jefferson 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
- 10.9%
- Illinois 7.7%
- Rental vacancy rate
- 6.0%
- Illinois 5.0%
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.5%
- Illinois 1.0%
- Vacant for seasonal use
- 10.0% of vacant
- Illinois 10.7% of vacant
Why homes are vacant
1,809 vacant homes
- For rent27014.9%
- Rented, not yet occupied60.3%
- For sale1639.0%
- Sold, not yet occupied402.2%
- Seasonal, recreational or occasional use18010.0%
- For migrant workers00.0%
- Other vacant1,15063.6%
Rental vacancy rate 6.0%; homeowner vacancy rate 1.5%.
How it compares
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| Area | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, IL | 10.9% | 6.0% | 1.5% | 1,809 |
| Illinois | 7.7% | 5.0% | 1.0% | 421,003 |
| United States | 10.1% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 14,547,859 |
Cities and towns in Jefferson County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 14.3% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 1,023 |
| Ina | 13.2% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vacancy rate in Jefferson County, IL?
- 10.9% of homes in Jefferson County, IL are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.0%.
- How does Jefferson County compare with Illinois?
- The vacancy rate in Jefferson County is 10.9%, compared with 7.7% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates