What is the rental vacancy rate in Lower Providence Township, PA?
The rental vacancy rate in Lower Providence Township, PA is 8.8% (±5.7 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.8% (±0.9 points).
534 (±177) homes, 5.3% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Lower Providence Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.9% in 2015–2019 to 8.8% in 2020–2024 (+2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 8.8% (±5.7 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.8% (±0.9 points)
- Vacant homes
- 534 (±177)
Vacancy in Lower Providence Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Lower Providence Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8% (±5.7 points) | 5.5% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 534 (±177) | 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 Lower Providence 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 Lower Providence Township
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Providence Township | — | 8.8% (±5.7 points) | — |
| West Norriton Township | 2.4 mi | 3.2% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Collegeville | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) | 3.9 mi | 7.4% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| King of Prussia | 4.1 mi | 7.4% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Norriton Township | 4.3 mi | 9.0% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norristown | 4.4 mi | 5.3% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mont Clare | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Merion Township | 4.5 mi | 7.3% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Whitemarsh Township | 10.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 10 | Limerick Township | 10.4% (±9.0 points) |
| 11 | Rockledge | 10.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 12 | Upper Frederick Township | 9.5% (±13.6 points) |
| 13 | Bryn Athyn | 9.3% (±9.3 points) |
| 14 | East Norriton Township | 9.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 15 | Lower Providence Township | 8.8% (±5.7 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Lower Providence Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Audubon, Eagleville, Evansburg, Trooper.
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 Lower Providence Township
Is it hard to find a rental in Lower Providence Township?
The rental vacancy rate in Lower Providence Township, PA is 8.8% (±5.7 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 Lower Providence Township tighter than it was?
In Lower Providence Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.9% in 2015–2019 to 8.8% in 2020–2024 (+2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Lower Providence Township?
An estimated 534 (±177) housing units, 5.3% 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 — Lower Providence township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Providence township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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