What is the rental vacancy rate in Searcy, AR?
The rental vacancy rate in Searcy, AR is 6.4% (±3.1 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 3.0% (±2.0 points).
1,240 (±364) homes, 12.4% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Searcy, the rental vacancy rate went from 13.8% in 2015–2019 to 6.4% in 2020–2024 (−7.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 6.4% (±3.1 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 3.0% (±2.0 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,240 (±364)
Vacancy in Searcy against White County, its state and the nation
| Searcy | White County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4% (±3.1 points) | 5.3% (±2.0 points) | 6.4% (±0.4 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,240 (±364) | 4,271 (±582) | 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 Searcy, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from White County (5.3%).
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 Searcy
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy | — | 6.4% (±3.1 points) | — |
| Higginson | 3.3 mi | 26.3% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kensett | 3.6 mi | 1.5% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Judsonia | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garner | 7.3 mi | 25.0% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Point | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Griffithville | 9.6 mi | 0.0% (±79.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Letona | 10.0 mi | 0.0% (±73.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| McRae | 10 mi | 0.0% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kensett, AR (1.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across White County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higginson | 26.3% (±22.7 points) |
| 2 | Garner | 25.0% (±40.3 points) |
| 3 | Bradford | 7.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 4 | Searcy | 6.4% (±3.1 points) |
| 5 | Pangburn | 5.7% (±9.2 points) |
| 6 | Bald Knob | 4.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 7 | Beebe | 3.7% (±5.7 points) |
| 8 | Kensett | 1.5% (±3.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Griffithville | 0.0% (±79.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Judsonia | 0.0% (±12.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in White 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 Searcy
Is it hard to find a rental in Searcy?
The rental vacancy rate in Searcy, AR is 6.4% (±3.1 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 Searcy tighter than it was?
In Searcy, the rental vacancy rate went from 13.8% in 2015–2019 to 6.4% in 2020–2024 (−7.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How many homes are vacant in Searcy?
An estimated 1,240 (±364) housing units, 12.4% 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 — Searcy city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Searcy city, Arkansas
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