What is the rental vacancy rate in Wendell, NC?
The rental vacancy rate in Wendell, NC is 13.7% (±11.4 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±1.1 points).
241 (±169) homes, 4.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Wendell, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.2% in 2015–2019 to 13.7% in 2020–2024 (+10.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 13.7% (±11.4 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±1.1 points)
- Vacant homes
- 241 (±169)
Vacancy in Wendell against Wake County, its state and the nation
| Wendell | Wake County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.7% (±11.4 points) | 8.9% (±0.7 points) | 7.1% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 1.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 241 (±169) | 35,872 (±2,100) | 613,323 (±9,483) | 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 Wendell, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Wake County (8.9%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Wendell
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell | — | 13.7% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Zebulon | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Archer Lodge | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knightdale | 8.1 mi | 6.6% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middlesex | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rolesville | 11 mi | 0.0% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton | 11 mi | 2.5% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bunn | 13 mi | 0.0% (±40.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bailey | 13 mi | 18.1% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Zebulon, NC (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Wake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wendell | 13.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 2 | Morrisville | 12.9% (±4.1 points) |
| 3 | Apex | 11.9% (±5.8 points) |
| 4 | Holly Springs | 11.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 5 | Cary | 10.1% (±1.9 points) |
| 6 | Fuquay-Varina | 9.5% (±4.9 points) |
| 7 | Garner | 9.0% (±4.8 points) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Wake 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 Wendell
Is it hard to find a rental in Wendell?
The rental vacancy rate in Wendell, NC is 13.7% (±11.4 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 Wendell tighter than it was?
In Wendell, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.2% in 2015–2019 to 13.7% in 2020–2024 (+10.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Wendell?
An estimated 241 (±169) housing units, 4.6% 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 — Wendell town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wendell town, North Carolina
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