What is the rental vacancy rate in Westchester, FL?
The rental vacancy rate in Westchester, FL is 5.0% (±2.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.1% (±0.9 points).
967 (±287) homes, 5.3% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Westchester, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.7% in 2015–2019 to 5.0% in 2020–2024 (+0.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.0% (±2.6 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.1% (±0.9 points)
- Vacant homes
- 967 (±287)
Vacancy in Westchester against Miami-Dade County, its state and the nation
| Westchester | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% (±2.6 points) | 5.5% (±0.3 points) | 7.6% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% (±0.1 points) | 1.4% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 967 (±287) | 119,572 (±2,516) | 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 Westchester, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Miami-Dade County (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (7.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Westchester
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester | — | 5.0% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Olympia Heights | 1.5 mi | 2.7% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood Lakes | 1.7 mi | 2.8% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fountainebleau | 1.9 mi | 8.7% (±2.3 points) | Higher |
| Sunset | 2.7 mi | 1.3% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
| Coral Terrace | 3.0 mi | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tamiami | 3.1 mi | 3.3% (±1.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sweetwater | 3.4 mi | 3.2% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenvar Heights | 3.4 mi | 7.4% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sunset, FL (1.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fountainebleau, FL (8.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Miami-Dade County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 (tie) | Miami | 6.5% (±0.5 points) |
| 18 (tie) | South Miami | 6.3% (±3.5 points) |
| 18 (tie) | West Miami | 6.3% (±5.5 points) |
| 20 | Kendall | 5.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 21 | Homestead | 5.6% (±2.4 points) |
| 22 | Virginia Gardens | 5.1% (±7.1 points) |
| 23 | Westchester | 5.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 24 | Opa-locka | 4.9% (±2.4 points) |
| 25 | West Perrine | 4.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Biscayne Gardens | 4.5% (±2.2 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Cutler Bay | 4.5% (±2.3 points) |
| 28 | Pinewood | 4.2% (±2.4 points) |
| 29 | The Hammocks | 4.0% (±2.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 70 places in Miami-Dade County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Westchester is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Westchester
Is it hard to find a rental in Westchester?
The rental vacancy rate in Westchester, FL is 5.0% (±2.6 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 Westchester tighter than it was?
In Westchester, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.7% in 2015–2019 to 5.0% in 2020–2024 (+0.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Westchester?
An estimated 967 (±287) housing units, 5.3% 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 — Westchester CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Westchester CDP, Florida
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 Westchester CDP, Florida (place:76075, in state:12).
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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