What is the rental vacancy rate in Muscle Shoals, AL?
The rental vacancy rate in Muscle Shoals, AL is 1.8% (±2.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±0.8 points).
339 (±194) homes, 4.7% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Muscle Shoals, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.6% in 2015–2019 to 1.8% in 2020–2024 (−5.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 1.8% (±2.9 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±0.8 points)
- Vacant homes
- 339 (±194)
Vacancy in Muscle Shoals against Colbert County, its state and the nation
| Muscle Shoals | Colbert County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8% (±2.9 points) | 3.4% (±2.1 points) | 7.2% (±0.3 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 339 (±194) | 3,739 (±432) | 340,018 (±6,268) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Muscle Shoals, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Colbert County (3.4%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (7.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Muscle Shoals
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals | — | 1.8% (±2.9 points) | — |
| Sheffield | 3.7 mi | 5.3% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscumbia | 4.2 mi | 3.5% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florence | 6.2 mi | 6.6% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| Leighton | 7.1 mi | 11.1% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Florian | 9.1 mi | 0.0% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Underwood-Petersville | 9.9 mi | 15.0% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Killen | 10 mi | 0.0% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littleville | 10 mi | 0.0% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Florence, AL (6.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Colbert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leighton | 11.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 2 | Sheffield | 5.3% (±4.8 points) |
| 3 | Tuscumbia | 3.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 4 | Muscle Shoals | 1.8% (±2.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Cherokee | 0.0% (±26.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Littleville | 0.0% (±26.3 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Muscle Shoals
Is it hard to find a rental in Muscle Shoals?
The rental vacancy rate in Muscle Shoals, AL is 1.8% (±2.9 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Muscle Shoals tighter than it was?
In Muscle Shoals, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.6% in 2015–2019 to 1.8% in 2020–2024 (−5.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Muscle Shoals?
An estimated 339 (±194) housing units, 4.7% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muscle Shoals city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Muscle Shoals city, Alabama
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