What is the rental vacancy rate in Atwater, CA?
The rental vacancy rate in Atwater, CA is 2.0% (±1.5 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.6% (±0.8 points).
208 (±105) homes, 2.1% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Atwater, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.8% in 2015–2019 to 2.0% in 2020–2024 (−0.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 2.0% (±1.5 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.6% (±0.8 points)
- Vacant homes
- 208 (±105)
Vacancy in Atwater against Merced County, its state and the nation
| Atwater | Merced County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% (±1.5 points) | 2.5% (±0.7 points) | 4.2% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 208 (±105) | 4,817 (±555) | 1,096,644 (±18,928) | 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 Atwater, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Merced County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in California (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Atwater
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater | — | 2.0% (±1.5 points) | — |
| Winton | 2.4 mi | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| McSwain | 2.8 mi | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merced | 7.4 mi | 5.0% (±1.7 points) | Higher |
| Livingston | 7.4 mi | 3.2% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delhi | 11 mi | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hilmar-Irwin | 14 mi | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Planada | 16 mi | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Merced, CA (5.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Merced County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merced | 5.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 2 | Livingston | 3.2% (±4.4 points) |
| 3 | Le Grand | 3.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 4 | Atwater | 2.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 | Winton | 1.2% (±1.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Dos Palos | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Gustine | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Los Banos | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Delhi | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Franklin | 0.0% (±8.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Merced 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 Atwater
Is it hard to find a rental in Atwater?
The rental vacancy rate in Atwater, CA is 2.0% (±1.5 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 Atwater tighter than it was?
In Atwater, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.8% in 2015–2019 to 2.0% in 2020–2024 (−0.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Atwater?
An estimated 208 (±105) housing units, 2.1% 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 — Atwater city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Atwater city, California
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