RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,144
Tightest housing markets, US counties
US counties with the lowest housing vacancy rate (2024 ACS). Fairfax, Virginia leads at 1.7%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. New Jersey carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPHOUSING VACANCY RATEVS 2010
USUnited States334,922,49910.0%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest housing vacancy rate?
Fairfax, Virginia ranks #1 with 1.7% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by housing vacancy rate?
Fairfax, Virginia, Scott County, Kansas, Manassas, Virginia, Somerset County, New Jersey, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 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 (2024).