What is the rental vacancy rate in Westgate, FL?
The rental vacancy rate in Westgate, FL is 5.8% (±4.5 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 10.6% (±10.7 points).
236 (±102) homes, 9.7% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Westgate, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.2% in 2015–2019 to 5.8% in 2020–2024 (+1.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.8% (±4.5 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 10.6% (±10.7 points)
- Vacant homes
- 236 (±102)
Vacancy in Westgate against Palm Beach County, its state and the nation
| Westgate | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% (±4.5 points) | 7.3% (±0.6 points) | 7.6% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 10.6% (±10.7 points) | 1.5% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 236 (±102) | 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 Westgate, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (7.3%).
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 Westgate
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate | — | 5.8% (±4.5 points) | — |
| Haverhill | 1.5 mi | 8.0% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gun Club Estates | 1.8 mi | 0.0% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plantation Mobile Home Park | 2.1 mi | 0.0% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Belvedere Estates | 2.3 mi | 0.0% (±43.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Ridge | 2.3 mi | 46.7% (±53.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cloud Lake | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±88.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Palm Estates | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Air | 2.9 mi | 4.7% (±7.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Lantana | 7.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 22 | Lake Worth Beach | 6.9% (±2.4 points) |
| 23 | North Palm Beach | 6.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 24 | Jupiter | 6.3% (±2.6 points) |
| 25 | Pahokee | 6.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 26 | Boca Raton | 5.9% (±1.5 points) |
| 27 | Westgate | 5.8% (±4.5 points) |
| 28 | Palm Springs | 5.6% (±2.8 points) |
| 29 | Lake Park | 5.5% (±5.4 points) |
| 30 | Belle Glade | 5.4% (±2.8 points) |
| 31 | Pine Air | 4.7% (±7.9 points) |
| 32 | Greenacres | 4.5% (±3.0 points) |
| 33 | South Bay | 3.6% (±6.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Westgate 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 Westgate
Is it hard to find a rental in Westgate?
The rental vacancy rate in Westgate, FL is 5.8% (±4.5 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 Westgate tighter than it was?
In Westgate, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.2% in 2015–2019 to 5.8% in 2020–2024 (+1.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Westgate?
An estimated 236 (±102) housing units, 9.7% 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 — Westgate CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Westgate 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 Westgate CDP, Florida (place:76290, 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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