What is the rental vacancy rate in Springfield Township (Montgomery County), PA?
The rental vacancy rate in Springfield Township (Montgomery County), PA is 5.5% (±5.4 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±0.5 points).
167 (±97) homes, 2.1% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Springfield Township (Montgomery County), the rental vacancy rate went from 2.9% in 2015–2019 to 5.5% in 2020–2024 (+2.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.5% (±5.4 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±0.5 points)
- Vacant homes
- 167 (±97)
Vacancy in Springfield Township (Montgomery County) against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Springfield Township (Montgomery County) | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% (±5.4 points) | 5.5% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 167 (±97) | 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 Springfield Township (Montgomery County), 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 Springfield Township (Montgomery County)
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township (Montgomery County) | — | 5.5% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Whitemarsh Township | 2.3 mi | 10.8% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenside | 2.6 mi | 3.3% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyncote | 2.9 mi | 11.5% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Washington | 2.9 mi | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cheltenham Township | 3.6 mi | 4.0% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jenkintown | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Dublin Township | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roslyn | 4.0 mi | 7.0% (±10.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 29 | Ambler | 4.8% (±6.3 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Cheltenham Township | 4.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Horsham Township | 4.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 32 | Bridgeport | 3.8% (±6.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Springfield Township (Montgomery County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Flourtown, Oreland, Wyndmoor.
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 Springfield Township (Montgomery County)
Is it hard to find a rental in Springfield Township (Montgomery County)?
The rental vacancy rate in Springfield Township (Montgomery County), PA is 5.5% (±5.4 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 Springfield Township (Montgomery County) tighter than it was?
In Springfield Township (Montgomery County), the rental vacancy rate went from 2.9% in 2015–2019 to 5.5% in 2020–2024 (+2.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Springfield Township (Montgomery County)?
An estimated 167 (±97) housing units, 2.1% 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 — Springfield township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield 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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