What is the rental vacancy rate in Battle Creek, MI?

Name: Vacancy rate in Battle Creek, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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The rental vacancy rate in Battle Creek, MI is 11.9% (±2.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.6% (±1.0 points).

2,472 (±365) homes, 10.5% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.

In Battle Creek, the rental vacancy rate went from 10.8% in 2015–2019 to 11.9% in 2020–2024 (+1.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Rental vacancy rate: 11.9% (±2.6 points)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 1.6% (±1.0 points)
Vacant homes: 2,472 (±365)

Vacancy in Battle Creek against Calhoun County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Battle Creek	Calhoun County	Michigan	United States
Rental vacancy rate	11.9% (±2.6 points)	9.7% (±1.9 points)	5.1% (±0.2 points)	5.5%
Homeowner vacancy rate	1.6% (±1.0 points)	1.6% (±0.5 points)	0.8% (±0.1 points)	0.9%
Vacant housing units	2,472 (±365)	6,269 (±539)	545,867 (±7,991)	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 Battle Creek, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Calhoun County (9.7%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (5.1%).

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

Rental vacancy rate in places near Battle Creek

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Battle Creek
Place	Distance	Rental vacancy rate	Compared with this place
Battle Creek	—	11.9% (±2.6 points)	—
Springfield	1.8 mi	8.9% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Brownlee Park	5.3 mi	0.0% (±15.4 points)	Not measurably different
Level Park-Oak Park	5.4 mi	0.0% (±33.3 points)	Not measurably different
Bedford Charter Township	5.8 mi	8.5% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Charleston Township	6.0 mi	19.0% (±21.8 points)	Not measurably different
Emmett Charter Township	6.2 mi	4.6% (±3.8 points)	Lower
Augusta	6.8 mi	4.4% (±6.9 points)	Lower
Climax	6.9 mi	19.6% (±26.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Emmett Charter Township, MI (4.6%), Augusta, MI (4.4%).

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

Rental vacancy rate across Calhoun County, place by place

Rank	Place	Rental vacancy rate
1	Lee Township (Calhoun County)	29.7% (±38.6 points)
2	Newton Township (Calhoun County)	26.1% (±30.0 points)
3	Tekonsha Township	15.5% (±22.9 points)
4	Sheridan Township (Calhoun County)	13.2% (±15.2 points)
5	Battle Creek	11.9% (±2.6 points)
6	Albion	10.7% (±5.6 points)
7	Marshall	9.8% (±6.6 points)
8	Springfield	8.9% (±5.1 points)
9	Bedford Charter Township	8.5% (±9.6 points)
10	Homer Township (Calhoun County)	8.2% (±7.4 points)
11	Pennfield Charter Township	7.6% (±8.7 points)

Showing 11 of 23 places in Calhoun 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 Battle Creek

Is it hard to find a rental in Battle Creek?

The rental vacancy rate in Battle Creek, MI is 11.9% (±2.6 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 Battle Creek tighter than it was?

In Battle Creek, the rental vacancy rate went from 10.8% in 2015–2019 to 11.9% in 2020–2024 (+1.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.

How many homes are vacant in Battle Creek?

An estimated 2,472 (±365) housing units, 10.5% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.

Sources

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