What is the rental vacancy rate in Helena-West Helena, AR?

Name: Vacancy rate in Helena-West Helena, AR, 2020–2024
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The rental vacancy rate in Helena-West Helena, AR is 3.3% (±2.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The homeowner vacancy rate is 13.4% (±5.8 points).

1,582 (±265) homes, 31.5% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.

In Helena-West Helena, the rental vacancy rate went from 11.2% in 2015–2019 to 3.3% in 2020–2024 (−7.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Rental vacancy rate: 3.3% (±2.9 points)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 13.4% (±5.8 points)
Vacant homes: 1,582 (±265)

Vacancy in Helena-West Helena against Phillips County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Helena-West Helena	Phillips County	Arkansas	United States
Rental vacancy rate	3.3% (±2.9 points)	2.7% (±2.0 points)	6.4% (±0.4 points)	5.5%
Homeowner vacancy rate	13.4% (±5.8 points)	7.9% (±3.6 points)	1.1% (±0.1 points)	0.9%
Vacant housing units	1,582 (±265)	2,332 (±274)	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 Helena-West Helena, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Phillips County (2.7%).

It is also lower than in Arkansas (6.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).

Rental vacancy rate in places near Helena-West Helena

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Helena-West Helena
Place	Distance	Rental vacancy rate	Compared with this place
Helena-West Helena	—	3.3% (±2.9 points)	—
Lexa	8.8 mi	0.0% (±62.2 points)	Not measurably different
Lula	9.7 mi	5.5% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
LaGrange	11 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Friars Point	11 mi	3.8% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Coahoma	13 mi	0.0% (±55.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lake View	13 mi	6.3% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
Rondo	14 mi	51.9% (±38.8 points)	Higher
Marvell	17 mi	0.0% (±15.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rondo, AR (51.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Rental vacancy rate across Phillips County, place by place

Rank	Place	Rental vacancy rate
1	Lake View	6.3% (±8.2 points)
2	Elaine	3.6% (±5.8 points)
3	Helena-West Helena	3.3% (±2.9 points)
4 (tie)	Lexa	0.0% (±62.2 points)
4 (tie)	Marvell	0.0% (±15.9 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 Helena-West Helena

Is it hard to find a rental in Helena-West Helena?

The rental vacancy rate in Helena-West Helena, AR is 3.3% (±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 Helena-West Helena tighter than it was?

In Helena-West Helena, the rental vacancy rate went from 11.2% in 2015–2019 to 3.3% in 2020–2024 (−7.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.

How many homes are vacant in Helena-West Helena?

An estimated 1,582 (±265) housing units, 31.5% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.

Sources

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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.

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