What is the rental vacancy rate in Washington Township (Marion County), IN?

Name: Vacancy rate in Washington Township (Marion County), IN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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The rental vacancy rate in Washington Township (Marion County), IN is 6.8% (±1.4 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.3% (±0.5 points).

6,895 (±713) homes, 10.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.

In Washington Township (Marion County), the rental vacancy rate went from 8.8% in 2015–2019 to 6.8% in 2020–2024 (−2.0 percentage points), a measurable decrease.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Rental vacancy rate: 6.8% (±1.4 points)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 1.3% (±0.5 points)
Vacant homes: 6,895 (±713)

Vacancy in Washington Township (Marion County) against Marion County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Washington Township (Marion County)	Marion County	Indiana	United States
Rental vacancy rate	6.8% (±1.4 points)	4.9% (±0.5 points)	5.6% (±0.3 points)	5.5%
Homeowner vacancy rate	1.3% (±0.5 points)	1.2% (±0.2 points)	0.8% (±0.1 points)	0.9%
Vacant housing units	6,895 (±713)	40,608 (±1,898)	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 Washington Township (Marion County), the rental vacancy rate is higher than in Marion County (4.9%).

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 Washington Township (Marion County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Washington Township (Marion County)
Place	Distance	Rental vacancy rate	Compared with this place
Washington Township (Marion County)	—	6.8% (±1.4 points)	—
Meridian Hills	1.1 mi	13.6% (±23.5 points)	Not measurably different
North Crows Nest	1.3 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Williams Creek	1.7 mi	0.0% (±92.0 points)	Not measurably different
Crows Nest	2.0 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Rocky Ripple	2.5 mi	0.0% (±43.0 points)	Not measurably different
Spring Hill	3.9 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Wynnedale	4.3 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Carmel	6.2 mi	8.2% (±2.6 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 Marion County, place by place

Rank	Place	Rental vacancy rate
1	Warren Park	17.0% (±9.1 points)
2	Meridian Hills	13.6% (±23.5 points)
3	Lawrence Township	8.2% (±2.3 points)
4	Washington Township (Marion County)	6.8% (±1.4 points)
5	Lawrence	5.3% (±3.0 points)
6	Center Township (Marion County)	5.2% (±1.0 points)
7	Indianapolis	5.0% (±0.6 points)
8	Warren Township (Marion County)	4.5% (±1.4 points)
9 (tie)	Beech Grove	4.0% (±3.8 points)
9 (tie)	Perry Township (Marion County)	4.0% (±1.5 points)

Showing 10 of 25 places in Marion 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 Washington Township (Marion County)

Is it hard to find a rental in Washington Township (Marion County)?

The rental vacancy rate in Washington Township (Marion County), IN is 6.8% (±1.4 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 Washington Township (Marion County) tighter than it was?

In Washington Township (Marion County), the rental vacancy rate went from 8.8% in 2015–2019 to 6.8% in 2020–2024 (−2.0 percentage points), a measurable decrease.

How many homes are vacant in Washington Township (Marion County)?

An estimated 6,895 (±713) housing units, 10.0% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.

Sources

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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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