What is the rental vacancy rate in Long Beach, NY?
The rental vacancy rate in Long Beach, NY is 1.9% (±1.8 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.0% (±0.8 points).
1,603 (±371) homes, 9.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Long Beach, the rental vacancy rate went from 1.5% in 2015–2019 to 1.9% in 2020–2024 (+0.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 1.9% (±1.8 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.0% (±0.8 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,603 (±371)
Vacancy in Long Beach against Nassau County, its state and the nation
| Long Beach | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 4.5% (±0.7 points) | 3.8% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,603 (±371) | 20,878 (±1,258) | 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 Long Beach, the rental vacancy rate is lower than in Nassau County (4.5%).
It is also lower than in New York (3.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Long Beach
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | — | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | — |
| Harbor Isle | 1.2 mi | 0.0% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Island Park | 1.4 mi | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barnum Island | 1.8 mi | 0.0% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Atlantic Beach | 2.5 mi | 0.0% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lawrence | 2.8 mi | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Atlantic Beach | 3.1 mi | 10.3% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Hewlett Neck | 3.2 mi | 100.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Park | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±69.2 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 Nassau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Hempstead | 5.7% (±1.0 points) |
| 2 | Town of North Hempstead | 4.2% (±1.4 points) |
| 3 | Glen Cove | 2.8% (±1.7 points) |
| 4 | Town of Oyster Bay | 2.4% (±1.2 points) |
| 5 | Long Beach | 1.9% (±1.8 points) |
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 Long Beach
Is it hard to find a rental in Long Beach?
The rental vacancy rate in Long Beach, NY is 1.9% (±1.8 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 Long Beach tighter than it was?
In Long Beach, the rental vacancy rate went from 1.5% in 2015–2019 to 1.9% in 2020–2024 (+0.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Long Beach?
An estimated 1,603 (±371) housing units, 9.6% 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 — Long Beach city, Nassau County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Beach city, Nassau 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 Long Beach city, Nassau County, New York (county subdivision:43335, in state:36 county:059).
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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