What is the rental vacancy rate in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), PA?
The rental vacancy rate in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), PA is 11.6% (±6.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±0.4 points).
305 (±142) homes, 3.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), the rental vacancy rate went from 0.0% in 2015–2019 to 11.6% in 2020–2024 (+11.6 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 11.6% (±6.6 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±0.4 points)
- Vacant homes
- 305 (±142)
Vacancy in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.6% (±6.6 points) | 5.5% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 305 (±142) | 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 Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Montgomery County (5.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Montgomery Township (Montgomery County)
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | — | 11.6% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Brittany Farms-The Highlands | 1.9 mi | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Lansdale | 2.5 mi | 2.0% (±2.0 points) | Lower |
| North Wales | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| Chalfont | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield Township | 3.7 mi | 3.1% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Lower Gwynedd Township | 3.8 mi | 11.5% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Gwynedd Township | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
| Warrington Township (Bucks County) | 4.0 mi | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brittany Farms-The Highlands, PA (0.0%), Lansdale, PA (2.0%), North Wales, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schwenksville | 16.3% (±12.6 points) |
| 2 | Salford Township | 15.1% (±22.2 points) |
| 3 | Lower Pottsgrove Township | 13.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Hatboro | 12.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | West Conshohocken | 12.4% (±8.7 points) |
| 6 | Skippack Township | 12.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 7 | Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | 11.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 8 | Lower Gwynedd Township | 11.5% (±9.6 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Montgomeryville.
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 Montgomery Township (Montgomery County)
Is it hard to find a rental in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County)?
The rental vacancy rate in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), PA is 11.6% (±6.6 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 Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) tighter than it was?
In Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), the rental vacancy rate went from 0.0% in 2015–2019 to 11.6% in 2020–2024 (+11.6 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County)?
An estimated 305 (±142) housing units, 3.0% 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 — Montgomery township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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