What is the rental vacancy rate in Abington Township, PA?
The rental vacancy rate in Abington Township, PA is 6.9% (±3.7 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.9% (±0.6 points).
841 (±287) homes, 3.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Abington Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 11.6% in 2015–2019 to 6.9% in 2020–2024 (−4.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 6.9% (±3.7 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.9% (±0.6 points)
- Vacant homes
- 841 (±287)
Vacancy in Abington Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Abington Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% (±3.7 points) | 5.5% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 841 (±287) | 14,846 (±963) | 531,599 (±8,998) | 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 Abington Township, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Montgomery County (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Abington Township
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Township | — | 6.9% (±3.7 points) | — |
| Jenkintown | 1.4 mi | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Lower Moreland Township | 2.1 mi | 6.4% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyncote | 2.3 mi | 11.5% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Grove | 2.3 mi | 10.0% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockledge | 2.5 mi | 10.0% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkins Park | 2.6 mi | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Cheltenham Township | 2.8 mi | 4.0% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Moreland Township | 3.1 mi | 7.3% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jenkintown, PA (0.0%), Elkins Park, PA (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Pottstown | 8.6% (±4.0 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) | 7.4% (±4.6 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Whitpain Township | 7.4% (±6.1 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Upper Merion Township | 7.3% (±2.7 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Upper Moreland Township | 7.3% (±3.7 points) |
| 21 | Pennsburg | 7.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 22 | Abington Township | 6.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 23 | Douglass Township (Montgomery County) | 6.6% (±8.6 points) |
| 24 | Lower Moreland Township | 6.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 25 | Conshohocken | 6.3% (±4.3 points) |
| 26 | Springfield Township (Montgomery County) | 5.5% (±5.4 points) |
| 27 | Norristown | 5.3% (±2.4 points) |
| 28 | Red Hill | 5.2% (±7.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Abington Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Glenside, McKinley, Roslyn.
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 Abington Township
Is it hard to find a rental in Abington Township?
The rental vacancy rate in Abington Township, PA is 6.9% (±3.7 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 Abington Township tighter than it was?
In Abington Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 11.6% in 2015–2019 to 6.9% in 2020–2024 (−4.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Abington Township?
An estimated 841 (±287) housing units, 3.6% 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 — Abington township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Abington township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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 Abington township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:00156, in state:42 county:091).
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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