What is the rental vacancy rate in Forrest City, AR?
The rental vacancy rate in Forrest City, AR is 8.7% (±4.4 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±2.6 points).
777 (±183) homes, 16.9% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Forrest City, the rental vacancy rate went from 8.7% in 2015–2019 to 8.7% in 2020–2024 (0.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 8.7% (±4.4 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±2.6 points)
- Vacant homes
- 777 (±183)
Vacancy in Forrest City against St. Francis County, its state and the nation
| Forrest City | St. Francis County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7% (±4.4 points) | 6.9% (±3.2 points) | 6.4% (±0.4 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 777 (±183) | 1,787 (±311) | 188,686 (±4,584) | 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 Forrest City, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from St. Francis County (6.9%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Forrest City
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City | — | 8.7% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Madison | 3.5 mi | 28.4% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caldwell | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±52.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Widener | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palestine | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colt | 8.3 mi | 2.4% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haynes | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wynne | 15 mi | 8.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marianna | 17 mi | 9.8% (±8.0 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 St. Francis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | 28.4% (±24.5 points) |
| 2 | Forrest City | 8.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 3 | Hughes | 5.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 4 | Colt | 2.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Caldwell | 0.0% (±52.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Palestine | 0.0% (±30.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Wheatley | 0.0% (±63.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Widener | 0.0% (±100.0 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 Forrest City
Is it hard to find a rental in Forrest City?
The rental vacancy rate in Forrest City, AR is 8.7% (±4.4 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 Forrest City tighter than it was?
In Forrest City, the rental vacancy rate went from 8.7% in 2015–2019 to 8.7% in 2020–2024 (0.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Forrest City?
An estimated 777 (±183) housing units, 16.9% 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 — Forrest City city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forrest City city, Arkansas
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