What is the rental vacancy rate in Boynton Beach, FL?

Name: Vacancy rate in Boynton Beach, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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The rental vacancy rate in Boynton Beach, FL is 10.6% (±2.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.5% (±0.9 points).

7,802 (±629) homes, 19.2% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.

In Boynton Beach, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.9% in 2015–2019 to 10.6% in 2020–2024 (+2.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Rental vacancy rate: 10.6% (±2.9 points)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.5% (±0.9 points)
Vacant homes: 7,802 (±629)

Vacancy in Boynton Beach against Palm Beach County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Boynton Beach	Palm Beach County	Florida	United States
Rental vacancy rate	10.6% (±2.9 points)	7.3% (±0.6 points)	7.6% (±0.2 points)	5.5%
Homeowner vacancy rate	2.5% (±0.9 points)	1.5% (±0.2 points)	1.4% (±0.1 points)	0.9%
Vacant housing units	7,802 (±629)	114,033 (±2,755)	1,503,660 (±20,826)	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 Boynton Beach, the rental vacancy rate is higher than in Palm Beach County (7.3%).

It is also higher than in Florida (7.6%).

It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).

Rental vacancy rate in places near Boynton Beach

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Boynton Beach
Place	Distance	Rental vacancy rate	Compared with this place
Boynton Beach	—	10.6% (±2.9 points)	—
Ocean Ridge	2.1 mi	19.0% (±18.3 points)	Not measurably different
Briny Breezes	2.2 mi	0.0% (±63.7 points)	Not measurably different
Golf	2.3 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
San Castle	2.8 mi	0.0% (±14.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hypoluxo	3.2 mi	13.1% (±14.6 points)	Not measurably different
Gulf Stream	3.3 mi	0.0% (±63.7 points)	Not measurably different
Manalapan	3.6 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Seminole Manor	4.0 mi	15.7% (±22.1 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 Palm Beach County, place by place

Rank	Place	Rental vacancy rate
8	Palm Beach	21.9% (±11.3 points)
9	Ocean Ridge	19.0% (±18.3 points)
10	Seminole Manor	15.7% (±22.1 points)
11	Riviera Beach	13.8% (±4.6 points)
12	Hypoluxo	13.1% (±14.6 points)
13	Delray Beach	11.5% (±2.5 points)
14	Boynton Beach	10.6% (±2.9 points)
15	West Palm Beach	8.9% (±1.5 points)
16	Juno Ridge	8.8% (±14.1 points)
17	Mangonia Park	8.5% (±5.0 points)
18	Palm Beach Gardens	8.2% (±3.7 points)
19	Haverhill	8.0% (±9.3 points)
20	Wellington	7.5% (±2.9 points)

Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach 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 Boynton Beach

Is it hard to find a rental in Boynton Beach?

The rental vacancy rate in Boynton Beach, FL is 10.6% (±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 Boynton Beach tighter than it was?

In Boynton Beach, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.9% in 2015–2019 to 10.6% in 2020–2024 (+2.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.

How many homes are vacant in Boynton Beach?

An estimated 7,802 (±629) housing units, 19.2% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.

Sources

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