RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,131
Tightest housing markets, US counties · 2010
US counties with the lowest housing vacancy rate (2023 ACS). Fairfax, Virginia leads at 1.7%. 3,131 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · 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% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by housing vacancy rate?
Fairfax, Virginia, Poquoson, Virginia, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Chesapeake, Virginia, Carroll County, Maryland.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,131 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).