RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,131
Highest housing vacancy, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the share of housing units that are vacant (2010 ACS). Hinsdale County, Colorado leads at 83.3%. 3,131 counties qualify in total. Colorado carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPHOUSING VACANCY RATEVS –
USUnited States308,745,53812.1%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest housing vacancy rate?
Hinsdale County, Colorado ranks #1 with 83.3% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by housing vacancy rate?
Hinsdale County, Colorado, Forest County, Pennsylvania, Alpine County, California, Rich County, Utah, Lake County, Michigan.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,131 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is housing vacancy rate measured?
Share of housing units that are vacant. Source: ACS B25002. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.