What is the rental vacancy rate in Troy, NY?
The rental vacancy rate in Troy, NY is 7.6% (±1.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.7% (±0.7 points).
3,553 (±328) homes, 14.3% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Troy, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.3% in 2015–2019 to 7.6% in 2020–2024 (+2.3 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 7.6% (±1.6 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.7% (±0.7 points)
- Vacant homes
- 3,553 (±328)
Vacancy in Troy against Rensselaer County, its state and the nation
| Troy | Rensselaer County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6% (±1.6 points) | 5.8% (±1.0 points) | 3.8% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 3,553 (±328) | 7,857 (±612) | 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 Troy, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Rensselaer County (5.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (3.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Troy
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | — | 7.6% (±1.6 points) | — |
| Town of Green Island | 1.2 mi | 2.5% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Village of Green Island | 1.2 mi | 2.5% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Watervliet | 1.8 mi | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
| Cohoes | 3.0 mi | 5.8% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wynantskill | 3.6 mi | 3.8% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Latham | 3.8 mi | 4.3% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Waterford | 3.9 mi | 5.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Menands | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Green Island, NY (2.5%), Village of Green Island, NY (2.5%), 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 Rensselaer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Stephentown | 14.3% (±20.2 points) |
| 2 | Troy | 7.6% (±1.6 points) |
| 3 | Town of Berlin | 5.6% (±8.9 points) |
| 4 | Rensselaer | 5.1% (±3.5 points) |
| 5 | Town of East Greenbush | 5.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 6 | Town of North Greenbush | 4.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 7 | Town of Nassau | 2.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of Schodack | 1.3% (±2.0 points) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Rensselaer 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 Troy
Is it hard to find a rental in Troy?
The rental vacancy rate in Troy, NY is 7.6% (±1.6 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 Troy tighter than it was?
In Troy, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.3% in 2015–2019 to 7.6% in 2020–2024 (+2.3 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Troy?
An estimated 3,553 (±328) housing units, 14.3% 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 — Troy city, Rensselaer County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Troy city, Rensselaer 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 Troy city, Rensselaer County, New York (county subdivision:75484, in state:36 county:083).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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