What is the rental vacancy rate in Stafford, CT?
The rental vacancy rate in Stafford, CT is 9.7% (±8.4 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±1.2 points).
416 (±154) homes, 8.3% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Stafford, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.0% in 2015–2019 to 9.7% in 2020–2024 (+5.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 9.7% (±8.4 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±1.2 points)
- Vacant homes
- 416 (±154)
Vacancy in Stafford against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Stafford | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.7% (±8.4 points) | 4.8% (±0.5 points) | 4.3% (±0.3 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 416 (±154) | 25,446 (±1,225) | 107,815 (±3,242) | 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 Stafford, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Stafford
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | — | 9.7% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Crystal Lake | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±41.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wales | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willington | 6.6 mi | 7.3% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somers (community) | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tolland | 7.5 mi | 6.4% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somers | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±61.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monson | 7.6 mi | 6.3% (±7.4 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 Capitol Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | 16.4% (±29.9 points) |
| 2 | Suffield | 11.2% (±11.7 points) |
| 3 | Stafford | 9.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 4 | Willington | 7.3% (±9.3 points) |
| 5 | Avon | 7.2% (±7.4 points) |
| 6 | New Britain | 6.9% (±1.5 points) |
| 7 | South Windsor | 6.6% (±6.1 points) |
| 8 | Tolland | 6.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | East Hartford | 6.2% (±2.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 38 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Stafford include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Stafford Springs.
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 Stafford
Is it hard to find a rental in Stafford?
The rental vacancy rate in Stafford, CT is 9.7% (±8.4 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 Stafford tighter than it was?
In Stafford, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.0% in 2015–2019 to 9.7% in 2020–2024 (+5.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Stafford?
An estimated 416 (±154) housing units, 8.3% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Stafford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:72090, in state:09 county:110).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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