What is the rental vacancy rate in Fairburn, GA?
The rental vacancy rate in Fairburn, GA is 9.2% (±5.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.1% (±1.7 points).
397 (±163) homes, 6.1% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Fairburn, the rental vacancy rate went from 0.0% in 2015–2019 to 9.2% in 2020–2024 (+9.2 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 9.2% (±5.9 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.1% (±1.7 points)
- Vacant homes
- 397 (±163)
Vacancy in Fairburn against Fulton County, its state and the nation
| Fairburn | Fulton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.2% (±5.9 points) | 7.9% (±0.5 points) | 6.8% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.3% (±0.2 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 397 (±163) | 44,638 (±1,932) | 467,469 (±8,617) | 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 Fairburn, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Fulton County (7.9%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Fairburn
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairburn | — | 9.2% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Union City | 3.5 mi | 6.2% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tyrone | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmetto | 5.0 mi | 5.1% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Fulton | 6.1 mi | 7.2% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chattahoochee Hills | 9.4 mi | 0.0% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fayetteville | 9.5 mi | 7.0% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| College Park | 9.6 mi | 7.9% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale | 10 mi | 8.6% (±4.8 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 Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roswell | 9.6% (±3.0 points) |
| 2 | Fairburn | 9.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 3 | Atlanta | 9.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 4 | College Park | 7.9% (±3.4 points) |
| 5 | East Point | 7.7% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Hapeville | 7.2% (±7.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | South Fulton | 7.2% (±2.5 points) |
| 8 | Union City | 6.2% (±3.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in Fulton 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 Fairburn
Is it hard to find a rental in Fairburn?
The rental vacancy rate in Fairburn, GA is 9.2% (±5.9 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 Fairburn tighter than it was?
In Fairburn, the rental vacancy rate went from 0.0% in 2015–2019 to 9.2% in 2020–2024 (+9.2 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Fairburn?
An estimated 397 (±163) housing units, 6.1% 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 — Fairburn city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairburn city, Georgia
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