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Vacant Homes in Mercer 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
- 12.3%
- Kentucky 10.3%
- Rental vacancy rate
- 0.8%
- Kentucky 4.6%
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0%
- Kentucky 0.9%
- Vacant for seasonal use
- 36.7% of vacant
- Kentucky 16.5% of vacant
Why homes are vacant
1,291 vacant homes
- For rent181.4%
- Rented, not yet occupied413.2%
- For sale00.0%
- Sold, not yet occupied524.0%
- Seasonal, recreational or occasional use47436.7%
- For migrant workers00.0%
- Other vacant70654.7%
Rental vacancy rate 0.8%; homeowner vacancy rate 0.0%.
How it compares
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| Area | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County, KY | 12.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1,291 |
| Kentucky | 10.3% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 208,647 |
| United States | 10.1% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 14,547,859 |
Cities and towns in Mercer County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrodsburg | 7.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 319 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vacancy rate in Mercer County, KY?
- 12.3% of homes in Mercer County, KY are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 0.8%.
- How does Mercer County compare with Kentucky?
- The vacancy rate in Mercer County is 12.3%, compared with 10.3% for Kentucky as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates