What is the rental vacancy rate in Cohoes, NY?
The rental vacancy rate in Cohoes, NY is 5.8% (±3.8 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±1.3 points).
1,341 (±388) homes, 13.8% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Cohoes, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.2% in 2015–2019 to 5.8% in 2020–2024 (+0.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.8% (±3.8 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±1.3 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,341 (±388)
Vacancy in Cohoes against Albany County, its state and the nation
| Cohoes | Albany County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% (±3.8 points) | 3.3% (±0.8 points) | 3.8% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,341 (±388) | 12,959 (±1,018) | 862,595 (±12,628) | 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 Cohoes, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Albany County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from New York (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Cohoes
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes | — | 5.8% (±3.8 points) | — |
| Town of Green Island | 1.9 mi | 2.5% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Green Island | 1.9 mi | 2.5% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Waterford | 2.0 mi | 5.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Waterford | 2.4 mi | 2.2% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Latham | 3.0 mi | 4.3% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 3.0 mi | 7.6% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watervliet | 3.3 mi | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
| Town of Colonie | 4.6 mi | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Watervliet, NY (1.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Albany County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Coeymans | 13.2% (±11.7 points) |
| 2 | Cohoes | 5.8% (±3.8 points) |
| 3 | Albany | 3.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 4 | Town of Bethlehem | 2.9% (±2.2 points) |
| 5 | Town of Green Island | 2.5% (±3.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Guilderland | 2.4% (±2.5 points) |
| 7 | Town of Colonie | 2.1% (±1.7 points) |
| 8 | Watervliet | 1.0% (±1.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Albany 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 Cohoes
Is it hard to find a rental in Cohoes?
The rental vacancy rate in Cohoes, NY is 5.8% (±3.8 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 Cohoes tighter than it was?
In Cohoes, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.2% in 2015–2019 to 5.8% in 2020–2024 (+0.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Cohoes?
An estimated 1,341 (±388) housing units, 13.8% 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 — Cohoes city, Albany County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cohoes city, Albany County, New York
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 Cohoes city, Albany County, New York (county subdivision:16749, in state:36 county:001).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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