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Vacant Homes in Roswell, NM

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

Vacancy rate
10.8%
New Mexico 12.5%
Rental vacancy rate
6.1%
New Mexico 5.9%
Homeowner vacancy rate
1.0%
New Mexico 1.0%
Vacant for seasonal use
1.3% of vacant
New Mexico 30.6% of vacant

Why homes are vacant

2,156 vacant homes

  • For rent36617.0%
  • Rented, not yet occupied763.5%
  • For sale1205.6%
  • Sold, not yet occupied1989.2%
  • Seasonal, recreational or occasional use281.3%
  • For migrant workers160.7%
  • Other vacant1,35262.7%

Rental vacancy rate 6.1%; homeowner vacancy rate 1.0%.

How it compares

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AreaVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Roswell, NM10.8%6.1%1.0%2,156
Chaves County11.7%6.4%0.7%3,152
New Mexico12.5%5.9%1.0%119,550
United States10.1%5.5%0.9%14,547,859

Frequently asked questions

What is the vacancy rate in Roswell, NM?
10.8% of homes in Roswell, NM are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.1%.
How does Roswell compare with New Mexico?
The vacancy rate in Roswell is 10.8%, compared with 12.5% for New Mexico as a whole.

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