What is the rental vacancy rate in Terre Haute, IN?

Name: Vacancy rate in Terre Haute, IN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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The rental vacancy rate in Terre Haute, IN is 6.5% (±2.1 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.7% (±1.3 points).

3,152 (±402) homes, 12.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.

In Terre Haute, the rental vacancy rate went from 8.1% in 2015–2019 to 6.5% in 2020–2024 (−1.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Rental vacancy rate: 6.5% (±2.1 points)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.7% (±1.3 points)
Vacant homes: 3,152 (±402)

Vacancy in Terre Haute against Vigo County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Terre Haute	Vigo County	Indiana	United States
Rental vacancy rate	6.5% (±2.1 points)	5.7% (±1.6 points)	5.6% (±0.3 points)	5.5%
Homeowner vacancy rate	2.7% (±1.3 points)	1.6% (±0.7 points)	0.8% (±0.1 points)	0.9%
Vacant housing units	3,152 (±402)	4,492 (±491)	260,559 (±6,417)	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 Terre Haute, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Vigo County (5.7%).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (5.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).

Rental vacancy rate in places near Terre Haute

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Terre Haute
Place	Distance	Rental vacancy rate	Compared with this place
Terre Haute	—	6.5% (±2.1 points)	—
Harrison Township (Vigo County)	1.0 mi	6.5% (±2.1 points)	Not measurably different
West Terre Haute	4.0 mi	6.6% (±10.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lost Creek Township	4.5 mi	0.0% (±2.7 points)	Lower
North Terre Haute	5.1 mi	0.0% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different
Honey Creek Township (Vigo County)	5.3 mi	8.3% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Sugar Creek Township (Vigo County)	5.7 mi	2.4% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Seelyville	6.2 mi	0.0% (±28.0 points)	Not measurably different
Riley Township	6.4 mi	0.0% (±30.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lost Creek Township, IN (0.0%).

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

Rental vacancy rate across Vigo County, place by place

Rank	Place	Rental vacancy rate
1	Honey Creek Township (Vigo County)	8.3% (±5.5 points)
2	West Terre Haute	6.6% (±10.0 points)
3 (tie)	Terre Haute	6.5% (±2.1 points)
3 (tie)	Harrison Township (Vigo County)	6.5% (±2.1 points)
5	Sugar Creek Township (Vigo County)	2.4% (±3.9 points)
6 (tie)	North Terre Haute	0.0% (±6.5 points)
6 (tie)	Riley	0.0% (±50.4 points)
6 (tie)	Seelyville	0.0% (±28.0 points)
6 (tie)	Fayette Township	0.0% (±48.0 points)

Showing 9 of 17 places in Vigo 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 Terre Haute

Is it hard to find a rental in Terre Haute?

The rental vacancy rate in Terre Haute, IN is 6.5% (±2.1 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 Terre Haute tighter than it was?

In Terre Haute, the rental vacancy rate went from 8.1% in 2015–2019 to 6.5% in 2020–2024 (−1.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.

How many homes are vacant in Terre Haute?

An estimated 3,152 (±402) housing units, 12.0% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.

Sources

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