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Vacant Homes in Abilene, TX

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

Vacancy rate
11.7%
Texas 9.4%
Rental vacancy rate
3.1%
Texas 7.7%
Homeowner vacancy rate
1.6%
Texas 1.1%
Vacant for seasonal use
6.6% of vacant
Texas 17.0% of vacant

Why homes are vacant

6,239 vacant homes

  • For rent67110.8%
  • Rented, not yet occupied5178.3%
  • For sale4226.8%
  • Sold, not yet occupied941.5%
  • Seasonal, recreational or occasional use4146.6%
  • For migrant workers00.0%
  • Other vacant4,12166.1%

Rental vacancy rate 3.1%; homeowner vacancy rate 1.6%.

How it compares

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AreaVacancy rateRental vacancyHomeowner vacancyVacant homes
Abilene, TX11.7%3.1%1.6%6,239
Taylor County11.7%3.0%1.4%7,264
Texas9.4%7.7%1.1%1,135,699
United States10.1%5.5%0.9%14,547,859

Frequently asked questions

What is the vacancy rate in Abilene, TX?
11.7% of homes in Abilene, TX are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.1%.
How does Abilene compare with Texas?
The vacancy rate in Abilene is 11.7%, compared with 9.4% for Texas as a whole.

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

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