What is the rental vacancy rate in Lima, OH?
The rental vacancy rate in Lima, OH is 1.8% (±1.2 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.6% (±1.4 points).
1,677 (±219) homes, 10.5% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Lima, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.9% in 2015–2019 to 1.8% in 2020–2024 (−4.1 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 1.8% (±1.2 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.6% (±1.4 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,677 (±219)
Vacancy in Lima against Allen County, its state and the nation
| Lima | Allen County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8% (±1.2 points) | 2.5% (±1.2 points) | 4.4% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,677 (±219) | 3,496 (±393) | 429,200 (±8,629) | 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 Lima, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Allen County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (4.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Lima
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | — | 1.8% (±1.2 points) | — |
| American Township | 4.0 mi | 4.4% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Shawnee | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shawnee Township | 4.6 mi | 10.6% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bath Township (Allen County) | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elida | 5.6 mi | 8.6% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Allen County) | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cairo | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±59.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cridersville | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±11.2 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 Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencerville | 11.3% (±12.5 points) |
| 2 | Shawnee Township | 10.6% (±9.9 points) |
| 3 | Spencer Township (Allen County) | 10.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 4 | Elida | 8.6% (±14.5 points) |
| 5 | American Township | 4.4% (±4.3 points) |
| 6 | Delphos | 2.5% (±3.8 points) |
| 7 | Lima | 1.8% (±1.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Beaverdam | 0.0% (±58.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Bluffton | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Cairo | 0.0% (±59.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Fort Shawnee | 0.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Harrod | 0.0% (±47.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Lafayette | 0.0% (±60.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Allen 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 Lima
Is it hard to find a rental in Lima?
The rental vacancy rate in Lima, OH is 1.8% (±1.2 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 Lima tighter than it was?
In Lima, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.9% in 2015–2019 to 1.8% in 2020–2024 (−4.1 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How many homes are vacant in Lima?
An estimated 1,677 (±219) housing units, 10.5% 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 — Lima city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lima city, Ohio
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