What is the rental vacancy rate in Bensalem Township, PA?
The rental vacancy rate in Bensalem Township, PA is 4.5% (±2.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±0.2 points).
865 (±315) homes, 3.4% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Bensalem Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.6% in 2015–2019 to 4.5% in 2020–2024 (+1.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 4.5% (±2.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±0.2 points)
- Vacant homes
- 865 (±315)
Vacancy in Bensalem Township against Bucks County, its state and the nation
| Bensalem Township | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% (±2.0 points) | 3.1% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 865 (±315) | 8,073 (±758) | 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 Bensalem Township, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Bucks County (3.1%).
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 Bensalem Township
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Township | — | 4.5% (±2.0 points) | — |
| Croydon | 2.7 mi | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Beverly | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hulmeville | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±44.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trevose | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penndel | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkland | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewater Park Township | 3.9 mi | 10.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delanco Township | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Croydon, PA (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Perkasie | 7.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 11 | Lower Southampton Township | 6.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 12 | Haycock Township | 6.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 13 | Plumstead Township | 5.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Hilltown Township | 5.2% (±5.2 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Northampton Township (Bucks County) | 5.2% (±4.6 points) |
| 16 | Bensalem Township | 4.5% (±2.0 points) |
| 17 | Quakertown | 4.3% (±5.4 points) |
| 18 | Langhorne | 3.7% (±5.5 points) |
| 19 | Warminster Township | 3.3% (±2.6 points) |
| 20 | Tullytown | 3.2% (±5.3 points) |
| 21 | Bristol | 2.7% (±3.0 points) |
| 22 | Middletown Township (Bucks County) | 2.5% (±2.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Bucks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Bensalem Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Andalusia, Cornwells Heights, Eddington.
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 Bensalem Township
Is it hard to find a rental in Bensalem Township?
The rental vacancy rate in Bensalem Township, PA is 4.5% (±2.0 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 Bensalem Township tighter than it was?
In Bensalem Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.6% in 2015–2019 to 4.5% in 2020–2024 (+1.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Bensalem Township?
An estimated 865 (±315) housing units, 3.4% 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 — Bensalem township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bensalem township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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