What is the rental vacancy rate in Prichard, AL?
The rental vacancy rate in Prichard, AL is 1.7% (±1.3 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.5% (±0.8 points).
1,929 (±230) homes, 21.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Prichard, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.1% in 2015–2019 to 1.7% in 2020–2024 (−3.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 1.7% (±1.3 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.5% (±0.8 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,929 (±230)
Vacancy in Prichard against Mobile County, its state and the nation
| Prichard | Mobile County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 5.0% (±0.8 points) | 7.2% (±0.3 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,929 (±230) | 24,417 (±1,100) | 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 Prichard, the rental vacancy rate is lower than in Mobile County (5.0%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (7.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Prichard
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prichard | — | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | — |
| Chickasaw | 3.1 mi | 3.2% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saraland | 5.8 mi | 3.8% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Semmes | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Satsuma | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mobile | 7.4 mi | 5.0% (±0.9 points) | Higher |
| Creola | 10 mi | 0.0% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tillmans Corner | 14 mi | 4.7% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spanish Fort | 16 mi | 16.8% (±14.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mobile, AL (5.0%), Spanish Fort, AL (16.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Mobile County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Grand Bay | 14.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 5 | Mount Vernon | 9.4% (±14.8 points) |
| 6 | Mobile | 5.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 7 | Tillmans Corner | 4.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 8 | Saraland | 3.8% (±3.9 points) |
| 9 | Chickasaw | 3.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 10 | Prichard | 1.7% (±1.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Bayou La Batre | 0.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Creola | 0.0% (±26.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Satsuma | 0.0% (±10.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Semmes | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Mobile County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Prichard
Is it hard to find a rental in Prichard?
The rental vacancy rate in Prichard, AL is 1.7% (±1.3 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 Prichard tighter than it was?
In Prichard, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.1% in 2015–2019 to 1.7% in 2020–2024 (−3.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How many homes are vacant in Prichard?
An estimated 1,929 (±230) housing units, 21.6% 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 — Prichard city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Prichard city, Alabama
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