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Vacant Homes in Richmond, VA
Vacancy rates for rentals and homes for sale, and why vacant homes are empty. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Vacancy rate
- 8.7%
- Virginia 8.7%
- Rental vacancy rate
- 6.1%
- Virginia 4.8%
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.9%
- Virginia 0.8%
- Vacant for seasonal use
- 4.6% of vacant
- Virginia 23.6% of vacant
Why homes are vacant
9,972 vacant homes
- For rent3,91139.2%
- Rented, not yet occupied9929.9%
- For sale4364.4%
- Sold, not yet occupied1,20512.1%
- Seasonal, recreational or occasional use4574.6%
- For migrant workers00.0%
- Other vacant2,97129.8%
Rental vacancy rate 6.1%; homeowner vacancy rate 0.9%.
How it compares
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| Area | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 8.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 9,972 |
| Richmond city | 8.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 9,972 |
| Virginia | 8.7% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 319,024 |
| United States | 10.1% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 14,547,859 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vacancy rate in Richmond, VA?
- 8.7% of homes in Richmond, VA are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.1%.
- How does Richmond compare with Virginia?
- The vacancy rate in Richmond is 8.7%, compared with 8.7% for Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates