What is the rental vacancy rate in Lewiston, ME?
The rental vacancy rate in Lewiston, ME is 1.6% (±1.3 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.3% (±0.4 points).
1,006 (±259) homes, 5.9% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Lewiston, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.4% in 2015–2019 to 1.6% in 2020–2024 (−1.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 1.6% (±1.3 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.3% (±0.4 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,006 (±259)
Vacancy in Lewiston against Androscoggin County, its state and the nation
| Lewiston | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 4.2% (±0.4 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,006 (±259) | 3,518 (±481) | 154,717 (±2,142) | 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 Lewiston, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Androscoggin County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Maine (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Lewiston
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | — | 1.6% (±1.3 points) | — |
| Auburn | 3.9 mi | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sabattus | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lisbon (community) | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lisbon | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wales | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±35.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene (community) | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±58.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lisbon Falls | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±5.2 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 Androscoggin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeds | 21.3% (±33.3 points) |
| 2 | Poland | 10.2% (±15.2 points) |
| 3 | Lewiston | 1.6% (±1.3 points) |
| 4 | Auburn | 1.3% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Durham | 0.0% (±29.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Greene | 0.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lisbon | 0.0% (±2.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Livermore | 0.0% (±45.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Livermore Falls | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Androscoggin 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 Lewiston
Is it hard to find a rental in Lewiston?
The rental vacancy rate in Lewiston, ME is 1.6% (±1.3 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 Lewiston tighter than it was?
In Lewiston, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.4% in 2015–2019 to 1.6% in 2020–2024 (−1.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Lewiston?
An estimated 1,006 (±259) housing units, 5.9% 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 — Lewiston city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewiston city, Maine
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