What is the rental vacancy rate in Tulsa, OK?
The rental vacancy rate in Tulsa, OK is 5.7% (±0.4 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.1% (±0.2 points).
19,888 (±611) homes, 10.3% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Tulsa, the rental vacancy rate went from 9.0% in 2015–2019 to 5.7% in 2020–2024 (−3.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.7% (±0.4 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.1% (±0.2 points)
- Vacant homes
- 19,888 (±611)
Vacancy in Tulsa against Tulsa County, its state and the nation
| Tulsa | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7% (±0.4 points) | 5.4% (±0.3 points) | 6.5% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.0% (±0.2 points) | 1.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 19,888 (±611) | 25,460 (±724) | 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 Tulsa, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Tulsa County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Tulsa
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | — | 5.7% (±0.4 points) | — |
| Catoosa | 8.2 mi | 3.9% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Turley | 9.0 mi | 11.6% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Broken Arrow | 9.3 mi | 4.3% (±0.9 points) | Lower |
| Oakhurst | 9.5 mi | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jenks | 9.8 mi | 3.3% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Owasso | 12 mi | 3.4% (±1.4 points) | Lower |
| Fair Oaks | 12 mi | 0.0% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bixby | 13 mi | 4.6% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Broken Arrow, OK (4.3%), Owasso, OK (3.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Tulsa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turley | 11.6% (±7.4 points) |
| 2 | Sperry | 10.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 3 | Collinsville | 7.3% (±5.1 points) |
| 4 | Sand Springs | 6.9% (±2.4 points) |
| 5 | Tulsa | 5.7% (±0.4 points) |
| 6 | Bixby | 4.6% (±2.2 points) |
| 7 | Broken Arrow | 4.3% (±0.9 points) |
| 8 | Owasso | 3.4% (±1.4 points) |
| 9 | Jenks | 3.3% (±2.5 points) |
| 10 | Glenpool | 2.2% (±1.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Liberty | 0.0% (±63.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Tulsa 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 Tulsa
Is it hard to find a rental in Tulsa?
The rental vacancy rate in Tulsa, OK is 5.7% (±0.4 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 Tulsa tighter than it was?
In Tulsa, the rental vacancy rate went from 9.0% in 2015–2019 to 5.7% in 2020–2024 (−3.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How many homes are vacant in Tulsa?
An estimated 19,888 (±611) housing units, 10.3% 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 — Tulsa city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tulsa city, Oklahoma
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