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Vacant Homes in Chester, WV
Vacancy rates for rentals and homes for sale, and why vacant homes are empty. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Vacancy rate
- 9.3%
- West Virginia 15.4%
- Rental vacancy rate
- 19.6%
- West Virginia 6.7%
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0%
- West Virginia 1.2%
- Vacant for seasonal use
- 0.0% of vacant
- West Virginia 22.6% 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
116 vacant homes
- For rent6858.6%
- Rented, not yet occupied00.0%
- For sale00.0%
- Sold, not yet occupied00.0%
- Seasonal, recreational or occasional use00.0%
- For migrant workers00.0%
- Other vacant4841.4%
Rental vacancy rate 19.6%; homeowner vacancy rate 0.0%.
How it compares
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| Area | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester, WV | 9.3% | 19.6% | 0.0% | 116 |
| Hancock County | 9.7% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 1,370 |
| West Virginia | 15.4% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 132,670 |
| United States | 10.1% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 14,547,859 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vacancy rate in Chester, WV?
- 9.3% of homes in Chester, WV are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 19.6%.
- How does Chester compare with West Virginia?
- The vacancy rate in Chester is 9.3%, compared with 15.4% for West Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates