What is the rental vacancy rate in Towamencin Township, PA?
The rental vacancy rate in Towamencin Township, PA is 1.7% (±2.7 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.3% (±1.3 points).
180 (±109) homes, 2.4% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Towamencin Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 0.7% in 2015–2019 to 1.7% in 2020–2024 (+1.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 1.7% (±2.7 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.3% (±1.3 points)
- Vacant homes
- 180 (±109)
Vacancy in Towamencin Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Towamencin Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7% (±2.7 points) | 5.5% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 180 (±109) | 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 Towamencin Township, the rental vacancy rate is lower than in Montgomery County (5.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (4.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Towamencin Township
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towamencin Township | — | 1.7% (±2.7 points) | — |
| Lansdale | 3.0 mi | 2.0% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Salford Township | 3.4 mi | 2.9% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worcester Township | 3.5 mi | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Gwynedd Township | 3.5 mi | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield Township | 3.6 mi | 3.1% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Skippack | 3.6 mi | 7.0% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harleysville | 3.6 mi | 3.5% (±4.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Hatfield Township | 3.1% (±3.0 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Royersford | 3.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 40 (tie) | West Pottsgrove Township | 3.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 42 (tie) | Lower Merion Township | 2.9% (±1.7 points) |
| 42 (tie) | Lower Salford Township | 2.9% (±3.4 points) |
| 44 | Lansdale | 2.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 45 | Towamencin Township | 1.7% (±2.7 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Collegeville | 0.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 46 (tie) | East Greenville | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Green Lane | 0.0% (±37.6 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Hatfield | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Jenkintown | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 46 (tie) | North Wales | 0.0% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Towamencin Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Kulpsville.
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 Towamencin Township
Is it hard to find a rental in Towamencin Township?
The rental vacancy rate in Towamencin Township, PA is 1.7% (±2.7 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 Towamencin Township tighter than it was?
In Towamencin Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 0.7% in 2015–2019 to 1.7% in 2020–2024 (+1.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Towamencin Township?
An estimated 180 (±109) housing units, 2.4% 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 — Towamencin township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Towamencin 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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