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Vacant Homes in Johnson County, KY

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

Vacancy rate
14.6%
Kentucky 10.3%
Rental vacancy rate
1.0%
Kentucky 4.6%
Homeowner vacancy rate
2.4%
Kentucky 0.9%
Vacant for seasonal use
11.2% of vacant
Kentucky 16.5% of vacant

Why homes are vacant

1,543 vacant homes

  • For rent291.9%
  • Rented, not yet occupied342.2%
  • For sale1529.9%
  • Sold, not yet occupied533.4%
  • Seasonal, recreational or occasional use17311.2%
  • For migrant workers00.0%
  • Other vacant1,10271.4%

Rental vacancy rate 1.0%; homeowner vacancy rate 2.4%.

How it compares

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AreaVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Johnson County, KY14.6%1.0%2.4%1,543
Kentucky10.3%4.6%0.9%208,647
United States10.1%5.5%0.9%14,547,859

Cities and towns in Johnson County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Paintsville22.7%0.0%6.4%521
West Van Lear7.3%0.0%0.0%36

Frequently asked questions

What is the vacancy rate in Johnson County, KY?
14.6% of homes in Johnson County, KY are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 1.0%.
How does Johnson County compare with Kentucky?
The vacancy rate in Johnson County is 14.6%, compared with 10.3% for Kentucky as a whole.

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