What is the rental vacancy rate in Eugene, OR?
The rental vacancy rate in Eugene, OR is 3.9% (±0.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.8% (±0.3 points).
4,034 (±496) homes, 5.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Eugene, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.8% in 2015–2019 to 3.9% in 2020–2024 (+1.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 3.9% (±0.9 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.8% (±0.3 points)
- Vacant homes
- 4,034 (±496)
Vacancy in Eugene against Lane County, its state and the nation
| Eugene | Lane County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% (±0.9 points) | 3.2% (±0.7 points) | 4.2% (±0.3 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 4,034 (±496) | 9,343 (±742) | 139,570 (±3,714) | 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 Eugene, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Lane County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Eugene
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | — | 3.9% (±0.9 points) | — |
| River Road | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Santa Clara | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coburg | 6.4 mi | 8.5% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 6.9 mi | 1.2% (±0.9 points) | Lower |
| Creswell | 11 mi | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Junction City | 11 mi | 2.6% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Veneta | 12 mi | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 15 mi | 0.0% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: River Road, OR (0.0%), Springfield, OR (1.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Lane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heceta Beach | 13.9% (±21.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Coburg | 8.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Oakridge | 8.5% (±13.2 points) |
| 4 | Cottage Grove | 5.3% (±4.1 points) |
| 5 | Eugene | 3.9% (±0.9 points) |
| 6 | Junction City | 2.6% (±4.3 points) |
| 7 | Florence | 2.3% (±3.6 points) |
| 8 | Springfield | 1.2% (±0.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Creswell | 0.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Dunes City | 0.0% (±23.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Lowell | 0.0% (±36.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Lane 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 Eugene
Is it hard to find a rental in Eugene?
The rental vacancy rate in Eugene, OR is 3.9% (±0.9 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 Eugene tighter than it was?
In Eugene, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.8% in 2015–2019 to 3.9% in 2020–2024 (+1.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Eugene?
An estimated 4,034 (±496) housing units, 5.0% 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 — Eugene city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Eugene city, Oregon
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Eugene city, Oregon (place:23850, in state:41).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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