What is the rental vacancy rate in Payson, AZ?
The rental vacancy rate in Payson, AZ is 7.6% (±5.1 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.7% (±1.8 points).
2,025 (±422) homes, 19.8% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Payson, the rental vacancy rate went from 0.0% in 2015–2019 to 7.6% in 2020–2024 (+7.6 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 7.6% (±5.1 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 2.7% (±1.8 points)
- Vacant homes
- 2,025 (±422)
Vacancy in Payson against Gila County, its state and the nation
| Payson | Gila County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6% (±5.1 points) | 4.5% (±2.6 points) | 5.8% (±0.3 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 2,025 (±422) | 9,097 (±600) | 336,758 (±6,061) | 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 Payson, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Gila County (4.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Payson
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson | — | 7.6% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Star Valley | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine | 12 mi | 0.0% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strawberry | 15 mi | 0.0% (±74.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tonto Basin | 28 mi | 17.9% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Verde | 38 mi | 8.0% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Montezuma | 39 mi | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Rio Verde | 41 mi | 0.0% (±50.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heber-Overgaard | 44 mi | 0.0% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Montezuma, AZ (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Gila County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayden | 23.3% (±34.1 points) |
| 2 | Winkelman | 23.1% (±36.0 points) |
| 3 | Tonto Basin | 17.9% (±27.9 points) |
| 4 | Payson | 7.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 5 | Miami | 3.4% (±5.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Globe | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Star Valley | 0.0% (±21.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Canyon Day | 0.0% (±35.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Central Heights-Midland City | 0.0% (±21.0 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Claypool | 0.0% (±30.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Gila 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 Payson
Is it hard to find a rental in Payson?
The rental vacancy rate in Payson, AZ is 7.6% (±5.1 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 Payson tighter than it was?
In Payson, the rental vacancy rate went from 0.0% in 2015–2019 to 7.6% in 2020–2024 (+7.6 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Payson?
An estimated 2,025 (±422) housing units, 19.8% 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 — Payson town, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Payson town, Arizona
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