What is the rental vacancy rate in Tahlequah, OK?
The rental vacancy rate in Tahlequah, OK is 5.6% (±2.5 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.5% (±1.6 points).
805 (±149) homes, 10.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Tahlequah, the rental vacancy rate went from 15.0% in 2015–2019 to 5.6% in 2020–2024 (−9.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.6% (±2.5 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 2.5% (±1.6 points)
- Vacant homes
- 805 (±149)
Vacancy in Tahlequah against Cherokee County, its state and the nation
| Tahlequah | Cherokee County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6% (±2.5 points) | 5.8% (±1.9 points) | 6.5% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% (±1.6 points) | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 805 (±149) | 3,665 (±244) | 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 Tahlequah, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Cherokee County (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Tahlequah
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahlequah | — | 5.6% (±2.5 points) | — |
| Grandview | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park Hill | 5.3 mi | 12.8% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Briggs | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodall | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moodys | 8.6 mi | 0.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hulbert | 9.5 mi | 1.8% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood | 11 mi | 0.0% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Gibson | 18 mi | 11.7% (±7.7 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 Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Hill | 12.8% (±8.2 points) |
| 2 | Tahlequah | 5.6% (±2.5 points) |
| 3 | Hulbert | 1.8% (±3.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Briggs | 0.0% (±25.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Grandview | 0.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Moodys | 0.0% (±15.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Norwood | 0.0% (±36.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Woodall | 0.0% (±24.4 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 Tahlequah
Is it hard to find a rental in Tahlequah?
The rental vacancy rate in Tahlequah, OK is 5.6% (±2.5 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 Tahlequah tighter than it was?
In Tahlequah, the rental vacancy rate went from 15.0% in 2015–2019 to 5.6% in 2020–2024 (−9.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How many homes are vacant in Tahlequah?
An estimated 805 (±149) housing units, 10.6% 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 — Tahlequah city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tahlequah city, Oklahoma
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