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Vacant Homes in Kent County, MD
Vacancy rates for rentals and homes for sale, and why vacant homes are empty. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Vacancy rate
- 18.0%
- Maryland 7.7%
- Rental vacancy rate
- 6.7%
- Maryland 4.7%
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.4%
- Maryland 0.8%
- Vacant for seasonal use
- 50.2% of vacant
- Maryland 26.9% of vacant
Why homes are vacant
1,870 vacant homes
- For rent1699.0%
- Rented, not yet occupied70.4%
- For sale894.8%
- Sold, not yet occupied864.6%
- Seasonal, recreational or occasional use93850.2%
- For migrant workers00.0%
- Other vacant58131.1%
Rental vacancy rate 6.7%; homeowner vacancy rate 1.4%.
How it compares
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| Area | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County, MD | 18.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 1,870 |
| Maryland | 7.7% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 197,856 |
| United States | 10.1% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 14,547,859 |
Cities and towns in Kent County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestertown | 11.0% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 270 |
| Rock Hall | 30.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 283 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vacancy rate in Kent County, MD?
- 18.0% of homes in Kent County, MD are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.7%.
- How does Kent County compare with Maryland?
- The vacancy rate in Kent County is 18.0%, compared with 7.7% for Maryland as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates