What is the rental vacancy rate in Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County), PA?
The rental vacancy rate in Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County), PA is 7.3% (±3.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.9% (±0.6 points).
1,075 (±294) homes, 5.8% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County), the rental vacancy rate went from 10.7% in 2015–2019 to 7.3% in 2020–2024 (−3.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 7.3% (±3.9 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.9% (±0.6 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,075 (±294)
Vacancy in Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County) against Westmoreland County, its state and the nation
| Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County) | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% (±3.9 points) | 3.9% (±0.8 points) | 4.9% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,075 (±294) | 13,833 (±864) | 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 Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County), the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (3.9%).
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 Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County)
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County) | — | 7.3% (±3.9 points) | — |
| South Greensburg | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southwest Greensburg | 2.1 mi | 2.1% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Youngwood | 2.6 mi | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greensburg | 2.9 mi | 5.0% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jeannette | 3.5 mi | 0.6% (±1.5 points) | Lower |
| Arona | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adamsburg | 4.2 mi | 27.8% (±41.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Stanton | 4.3 mi | 3.9% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Southwest Greensburg, PA (2.1%), Jeannette, PA (0.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Westmoreland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Monessen | 11.1% (±8.1 points) |
| 9 | West Newton | 10.7% (±16.1 points) |
| 10 | Donegal Township (Westmoreland County) | 10.1% (±15.9 points) |
| 11 | Loyalhanna Township | 10.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Penn | 8.6% (±13.1 points) |
| 12 (tie) | West Leechburg | 8.6% (±13.8 points) |
| 14 | Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County) | 7.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 15 | North Belle Vernon | 7.2% (±10.9 points) |
| 16 | Export | 7.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 17 | St. Clair Township | 6.7% (±10.1 points) |
| 18 | Delmont | 6.1% (±9.6 points) |
| 19 | North Huntingdon Township | 5.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 20 | New Kensington | 5.4% (±3.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Westmoreland 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 Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County)
Is it hard to find a rental in Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County)?
The rental vacancy rate in Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County), PA is 7.3% (±3.9 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 Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County) tighter than it was?
In Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County), the rental vacancy rate went from 10.7% in 2015–2019 to 7.3% in 2020–2024 (−3.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County)?
An estimated 1,075 (±294) housing units, 5.8% 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 — Hempfield township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hempfield township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
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