Highest housing vacancy, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by the share of housing units that are vacant (2023 ACS). Ocean City, Maryland leads at 87.0%. 6,641 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which city has the highest housing vacancy rate?
Ocean City, Maryland ranks #1 with 87.0% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by housing vacancy rate?
Ocean City, Maryland, University, Mississippi, Orange Beach, Alabama, Big Bear Lake, California, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,641 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 ACS 5-year data.
How is housing vacancy rate measured?
Share of housing units that are vacant. Source: ACS B25002. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2010).