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Vacant Homes in Chester, MA
Vacancy rates for rentals and homes for sale, and why vacant homes are empty. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Vacancy rate
- 19.9%
- Massachusetts 8.1%
- Rental vacancy rate
- 10.9%
- Massachusetts 3.5%
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0%
- Massachusetts 0.6%
- Vacant for seasonal use
- 0.0% of vacant
- Massachusetts 45.8% of vacant
Chester has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Why homes are vacant
60 vacant homes
- For rent1016.7%
- Rented, not yet occupied00.0%
- For sale00.0%
- Sold, not yet occupied00.0%
- Seasonal, recreational or occasional use00.0%
- For migrant workers00.0%
- Other vacant5083.3%
Rental vacancy rate 10.9%; homeowner vacancy rate 0.0%.
How it compares
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| Area | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester, MA | 19.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 60 |
| Hampden County | 6.6% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 13,120 |
| Massachusetts | 8.1% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 245,364 |
| United States | 10.1% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 14,547,859 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vacancy rate in Chester, MA?
- 19.9% of homes in Chester, MA are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 10.9%.
- How does Chester compare with Massachusetts?
- The vacancy rate in Chester is 19.9%, compared with 8.1% for Massachusetts as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates