What is the rental vacancy rate in Nome, AK?
The rental vacancy rate in Nome, AK is 6.7% (±3.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.7% (±1.7 points).
348 (±51) homes, 23.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Nome, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.9% in 2015–2019 to 6.7% in 2020–2024 (+3.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 6.7% (±3.9 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.7% (±1.7 points)
- Vacant homes
- 348 (±51)
Vacancy in Nome against Nome Census Area, its state and the nation
| Nome | Nome Census Area | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7% (±3.9 points) | 5.0% (±2.5 points) | 7.0% (±0.7 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 348 (±51) | 1,286 (±72) | 57,958 (±1,324) | 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 Nome, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Nome Census Area (5.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Nome
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nome | — | 6.7% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Teller | 58 mi | 0.0% (±41.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Mountain | 61 mi | 0.0% (±69.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brevig Mission | 66 mi | 0.0% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kotlik | 117 mi | 4.1% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shishmaref | 121 mi | 0.0% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emmonak | 123 mi | 6.9% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alakanuk | 126 mi | 1.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Nome Census Area, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savoonga | 60.0% (±44.1 points) |
| 2 | Gambell | 12.0% (±13.2 points) |
| 3 | Nome | 6.7% (±3.9 points) |
| 4 | Stebbins | 3.9% (±6.1 points) |
| 5 | Unalakleet | 2.5% (±3.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Brevig Mission | 0.0% (±46.0 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Diomede | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Elim | 0.0% (±50.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Golovin | 0.0% (±67.2 points) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Nome Census Area, 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 Nome
Is it hard to find a rental in Nome?
The rental vacancy rate in Nome, AK is 6.7% (±3.9 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 Nome tighter than it was?
In Nome, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.9% in 2015–2019 to 6.7% in 2020–2024 (+3.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Nome?
An estimated 348 (±51) housing units, 23.0% 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 — Nome city, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Nome city, Alaska
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