What is the rental vacancy rate in Lexington Park, MD?
The rental vacancy rate in Lexington Park, MD is 6.3% (±4.8 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±1.5 points).
556 (±287) homes, 8.5% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Lexington Park, the rental vacancy rate went from 9.2% in 2015–2019 to 6.3% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 6.3% (±4.8 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±1.5 points)
- Vacant homes
- 556 (±287)
Vacancy in Lexington Park against St. Mary's County, its state and the nation
| Lexington Park | St. Mary's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3% (±4.8 points) | 3.3% (±1.9 points) | 4.7% (±0.3 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 556 (±287) | 3,949 (±528) | 197,856 (±3,980) | 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 Lexington Park, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from St. Mary's County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Lexington Park
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | — | 6.3% (±4.8 points) | — |
| California | 4.2 mi | 4.0% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Drum Point | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Solomons | 6.3 mi | 12.8% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wildewood | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lusby | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piney Point | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leonardtown | 11 mi | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wildewood, MD (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across St. Mary's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | 6.3% (±4.8 points) |
| 2 | Charlotte Hall | 5.1% (±8.7 points) |
| 3 | California | 4.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Golden Beach | 0.0% (±55.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Leonardtown | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Mechanicsville | 0.0% (±27.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Piney Point | 0.0% (±23.8 points) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in St. Mary's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lexington Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Lexington Park
Is it hard to find a rental in Lexington Park?
The rental vacancy rate in Lexington Park, MD is 6.3% (±4.8 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 Lexington Park tighter than it was?
In Lexington Park, the rental vacancy rate went from 9.2% in 2015–2019 to 6.3% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Lexington Park?
An estimated 556 (±287) housing units, 8.5% 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 — Lexington Park CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington Park CDP, Maryland
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lexington Park CDP, Maryland (place:46725, in state:24).
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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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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