What is the rental vacancy rate in Lawton, OK?
The rental vacancy rate in Lawton, OK is 7.0% (±1.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.8% (±0.8 points).
6,376 (±470) homes, 16.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Lawton, the rental vacancy rate went from 10.1% in 2015–2019 to 7.0% in 2020–2024 (−3.1 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 7.0% (±1.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 2.8% (±0.8 points)
- Vacant homes
- 6,376 (±470)
Vacancy in Lawton against Comanche County, its state and the nation
| Lawton | Comanche County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% (±1.0 points) | 6.8% (±0.9 points) | 6.5% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 6,376 (±470) | 7,768 (±467) | 212,738 (±2,525) | 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 Lawton, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Comanche County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Lawton
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | — | 7.0% (±1.0 points) | — |
| Medicine Park | 8.8 mi | 47.4% (±29.6 points) | Higher |
| Geronimo | 9.5 mi | 8.9% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cache | 11 mi | 5.0% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elgin | 14 mi | 1.6% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Faxon | 14 mi | 0.0% (±92.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 17 mi | 4.7% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fletcher | 18 mi | 1.2% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Walters | 18 mi | 0.0% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elgin, OK (1.6%), Fletcher, OK (1.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Medicine Park, OK (47.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Comanche County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medicine Park | 47.4% (±29.6 points) |
| 2 | Geronimo | 8.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 3 | Lawton | 7.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 4 | Chattanooga | 6.7% (±8.7 points) |
| 5 | Cache | 5.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 6 | Sterling | 4.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 7 | Elgin | 1.6% (±2.8 points) |
| 8 | Fletcher | 1.2% (±2.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Faxon | 0.0% (±92.0 points) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Comanche 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 Lawton
Is it hard to find a rental in Lawton?
The rental vacancy rate in Lawton, OK is 7.0% (±1.0 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 Lawton tighter than it was?
In Lawton, the rental vacancy rate went from 10.1% in 2015–2019 to 7.0% in 2020–2024 (−3.1 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How many homes are vacant in Lawton?
An estimated 6,376 (±470) housing units, 16.0% 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 — Lawton city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawton city, Oklahoma
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