What is the rental vacancy rate in Woodbridge, NJ?
The rental vacancy rate in Woodbridge, NJ is 3.0% (±2.2 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±1.1 points).
369 (±175) homes, 4.5% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Woodbridge, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.4% in 2015–2019 to 3.0% in 2020–2024 (+0.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 3.0% (±2.2 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±1.1 points)
- Vacant homes
- 369 (±175)
Vacancy in Woodbridge against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Woodbridge | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% (±2.2 points) | 2.4% (±0.4 points) | 3.5% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 369 (±175) | 10,197 (±1,110) | 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 Woodbridge, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Middlesex County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (3.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Woodbridge
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | — | 3.0% (±2.2 points) | — |
| Sewaren | 1.7 mi | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopelawn | 1.7 mi | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fords | 1.8 mi | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Iselin | 2.0 mi | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±29.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avenel | 2.3 mi | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perth Amboy | 2.4 mi | 2.1% (±1.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Reading | 2.4 mi | 41.2% (±45.7 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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Reading | 41.2% (±45.7 points) |
| 2 | Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 36.0% (±44.7 points) |
| 3 | Laurence Harbor | 22.4% (±15.1 points) |
| 4 | Old Bridge | 5.3% (±3.0 points) |
| 5 | Woodbridge | 3.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 6 | Avenel | 1.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 7 | Iselin | 0.9% (±1.4 points) |
| 8 | Princeton Meadows | 0.3% (±0.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Brownville | 0.0% (±32.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Clearbrook | 0.0% (±25.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Colonia | 0.0% (±6.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 32 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Woodbridge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Woodbridge Township, whose figures include it.
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 Woodbridge
Is it hard to find a rental in Woodbridge?
The rental vacancy rate in Woodbridge, NJ is 3.0% (±2.2 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 Woodbridge tighter than it was?
In Woodbridge, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.4% in 2015–2019 to 3.0% in 2020–2024 (+0.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Woodbridge?
An estimated 369 (±175) housing units, 4.5% 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 — Woodbridge CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbridge CDP, New Jersey
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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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