What is the rental vacancy rate in Newark, DE?
The rental vacancy rate in Newark, DE is 13.4% (±4.7 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.6% (±1.5 points).
1,327 (±276) homes, 13.4% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Newark, the rental vacancy rate went from 10.1% in 2015–2019 to 13.4% in 2020–2024 (+3.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 13.4% (±4.7 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.6% (±1.5 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,327 (±276)
Vacancy in Newark against New Castle County, its state and the nation
| Newark | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.4% (±4.7 points) | 5.0% (±0.9 points) | 5.0% (±0.7 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,327 (±276) | 11,906 (±960) | 62,165 (±1,582) | 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 Newark, the rental vacancy rate is higher than in New Castle County (5.0%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (5.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Newark
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | — | 13.4% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Brookside | 2.8 mi | 3.9% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Pike Creek Valley | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
| Glasgow | 5.3 mi | 2.3% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| North Star | 5.3 mi | 5.9% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| London Britain Township | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±44.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bear | 5.8 mi | 7.9% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Creek | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Elkton | 6.0 mi | 5.2% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brookside, DE (3.9%), Pike Creek Valley, DE (0.0%), Glasgow, DE (2.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ardentown | 19.2% (±27.4 points) |
| 2 | Newark | 13.4% (±4.7 points) |
| 3 | Hockessin | 12.0% (±15.0 points) |
| 4 | Bear | 7.9% (±6.1 points) |
| 5 | Edgemoor | 6.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 6 | North Star | 5.9% (±10.8 points) |
| 7 | Newport | 5.7% (±7.8 points) |
| 8 | Wilmington | 4.7% (±1.4 points) |
Showing 8 of 25 places in New Castle 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 Newark
Is it hard to find a rental in Newark?
The rental vacancy rate in Newark, DE is 13.4% (±4.7 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 Newark tighter than it was?
In Newark, the rental vacancy rate went from 10.1% in 2015–2019 to 13.4% in 2020–2024 (+3.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Newark?
An estimated 1,327 (±276) housing units, 13.4% 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 — Newark city, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Newark city, Delaware
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 Newark city, Delaware (place:50670, in state:10).
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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