What is the rental vacancy rate in Springfield Township (Union County), NJ?
The rental vacancy rate in Springfield Township (Union County), NJ is 5.1% (±4.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±1.0 points).
394 (±242) homes, 5.4% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Springfield Township (Union County), the rental vacancy rate went from 3.1% in 2015–2019 to 5.1% in 2020–2024 (+2.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.1% (±4.6 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±1.0 points)
- Vacant homes
- 394 (±242)
Vacancy in Springfield Township (Union County) against Union County, its state and the nation
| Springfield Township (Union County) | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% (±4.6 points) | 3.1% (±0.5 points) | 3.5% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 394 (±242) | 9,108 (±841) | 283,653 (±4,943) | 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 Springfield Township (Union County), the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Union County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (3.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Springfield Township (Union County)
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township (Union County) | — | 5.1% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Mountainside Borough | 1.8 mi | 0.0% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 2.0 mi | 3.4% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenilworth Borough | 2.8 mi | 7.4% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Short Hills | 2.9 mi | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vauxhall | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millburn Township | 3.1 mi | 4.5% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westfield Town | 3.2 mi | 1.6% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garwood Borough | 3.3 mi | 0.0% (±4.5 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 Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cranford Township | 7.7% (±4.6 points) |
| 2 | Kenilworth Borough | 7.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 3 | New Providence Borough | 7.1% (±8.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Fanwood Borough | 5.9% (±9.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Rahway | 5.9% (±2.5 points) |
| 6 | Springfield Township (Union County) | 5.1% (±4.6 points) |
| 7 | Berkeley Heights Township | 5.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 8 | Hillside Township | 4.5% (±4.1 points) |
| 9 | Plainfield | 3.6% (±1.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Scotch Plains Township | 3.4% (±4.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Summit | 3.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 12 | Union Township (Union County) | 2.9% (±1.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Springfield Township (Union County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Springfield.
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 Springfield Township (Union County)
Is it hard to find a rental in Springfield Township (Union County)?
The rental vacancy rate in Springfield Township (Union County), NJ is 5.1% (±4.6 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 Springfield Township (Union County) tighter than it was?
In Springfield Township (Union County), the rental vacancy rate went from 3.1% in 2015–2019 to 5.1% in 2020–2024 (+2.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Springfield Township (Union County)?
An estimated 394 (±242) housing units, 5.4% 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 — Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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