RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 925
Tightest housing markets, US metro areas
US metro areas with the lowest housing vacancy rate (2024 ACS). Lancaster, PA leads at 3.0%. 925 metro areas qualify in total.
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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 metro area has the lowest housing vacancy rate?
Lancaster, PA ranks #1 with 3.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by housing vacancy rate?
Lancaster, PA, Appleton, WI, Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, Modesto, CA, Greeley, CO.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas 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).