What is the rental vacancy rate in Joplin, MO?
The rental vacancy rate in Joplin, MO is 3.3% (±1.5 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.0% (±0.8 points).
2,688 (±440) homes, 10.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Joplin, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.2% in 2015–2019 to 3.3% in 2020–2024 (−3.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 3.3% (±1.5 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.0% (±0.8 points)
- Vacant homes
- 2,688 (±440)
Vacancy in Joplin against Jasper County, its state and the nation
| Joplin | Jasper County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% (±1.5 points) | 2.3% (±1.2 points) | 5.0% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 2,688 (±440) | 4,991 (±540) | 317,060 (±6,399) | 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 Joplin, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Jasper County (2.3%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (5.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Joplin
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin | — | 3.3% (±1.5 points) | — |
| Dennis Acres | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duquesne | 2.5 mi | 1.2% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shoal Creek Drive | 2.9 mi | 0.0% (±85.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leawood | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±92.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Falls Plaza | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cliff Village | 3.6 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saginaw | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±68.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redings Mill | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 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 Jasper County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fidelity | 14.9% (±29.6 points) |
| 2 | Jasper | 13.0% (±19.3 points) |
| 3 | Duenweg | 4.8% (±6.6 points) |
| 4 | Joplin | 3.3% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 | Webb City | 3.2% (±4.7 points) |
| 6 | Carthage | 2.5% (±3.4 points) |
| 7 | Duquesne | 1.2% (±2.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Airport Drive | 0.0% (±29.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Alba | 0.0% (±34.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Asbury | 0.0% (±36.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 22 places in Jasper 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 Joplin
Is it hard to find a rental in Joplin?
The rental vacancy rate in Joplin, MO is 3.3% (±1.5 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 Joplin tighter than it was?
In Joplin, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.2% in 2015–2019 to 3.3% in 2020–2024 (−3.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How many homes are vacant in Joplin?
An estimated 2,688 (±440) housing units, 10.6% 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 — Joplin city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Joplin city, Missouri
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