What is the rental vacancy rate in South Rock Island Township, IL?

Name: Vacancy rate in South Rock Island Township, IL, 2020–2024
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The rental vacancy rate in South Rock Island Township, IL is 2.6% (±2.5 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.3% (±0.5 points).

279 (±146) homes, 3.1% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.

In South Rock Island Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 9.7% in 2015–2019 to 2.6% in 2020–2024 (−7.1 percentage points), a measurable decrease.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Rental vacancy rate: 2.6% (±2.5 points)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 0.3% (±0.5 points)
Vacant homes: 279 (±146)

Vacancy in South Rock Island Township against Rock Island County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Rock Island Township	Rock Island County	Illinois	United States
Rental vacancy rate	2.6% (±2.5 points)	6.4% (±1.4 points)	5.0% (±0.2 points)	5.5%
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.3% (±0.5 points)	0.7% (±0.3 points)	1.0% (±0.1 points)	0.9%
Vacant housing units	279 (±146)	5,026 (±520)	421,003 (±7,877)	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 South Rock Island Township, the rental vacancy rate is lower than in Rock Island County (6.4%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.0%).

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

Rental vacancy rate in places near South Rock Island Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Rock Island Township
Place	Distance	Rental vacancy rate	Compared with this place
South Rock Island Township	—	2.6% (±2.5 points)	—
Rock Island	1.2 mi	7.1% (±2.7 points)	Higher
Rock Island Township	1.7 mi	11.0% (±4.5 points)	Higher
Milan	3.3 mi	2.5% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Blackhawk Township	3.4 mi	1.9% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Moline Township	3.6 mi	6.5% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Moline	4.0 mi	4.9% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Oak Grove	4.9 mi	9.1% (±23.3 points)	Not measurably different
South Moline Township	4.9 mi	4.2% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rock Island, IL (7.1%), Rock Island Township, IL (11.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Rental vacancy rate across Rock Island County, place by place

Rank	Place	Rental vacancy rate
13	Rock Island	7.1% (±2.7 points)
14	Moline Township	6.5% (±3.3 points)
15	Edgington Township	6.3% (±9.1 points)
16	Moline	4.9% (±2.2 points)
17	South Moline Township	4.2% (±2.6 points)
18	Carbon Cliff	2.8% (±3.3 points)
19	South Rock Island Township	2.6% (±2.5 points)
20	Milan	2.5% (±4.2 points)
21	Blackhawk Township	1.9% (±3.2 points)
22 (tie)	Andalusia	0.0% (±40.5 points)
22 (tie)	Coal Valley	0.0% (±26.3 points)
22 (tie)	Hampton	0.0% (±27.0 points)
22 (tie)	Rapids City	0.0% (±79.6 points)

Showing 13 of 33 places in Rock Island 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 South Rock Island Township

Is it hard to find a rental in South Rock Island Township?

The rental vacancy rate in South Rock Island Township, IL is 2.6% (±2.5 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 South Rock Island Township tighter than it was?

In South Rock Island Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 9.7% in 2015–2019 to 2.6% in 2020–2024 (−7.1 percentage points), a measurable decrease.

How many homes are vacant in South Rock Island Township?

An estimated 279 (±146) housing units, 3.1% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.

Sources

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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.

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