What is the rental vacancy rate in Whitemarsh Township, PA?
The rental vacancy rate in Whitemarsh Township, PA is 10.8% (±7.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.5% (±0.8 points).
333 (±182) homes, 4.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Whitemarsh Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 9.5% in 2015–2019 to 10.8% in 2020–2024 (+1.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 10.8% (±7.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.5% (±0.8 points)
- Vacant homes
- 333 (±182)
Vacancy in Whitemarsh Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Whitemarsh Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.8% (±7.0 points) | 5.5% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 333 (±182) | 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 Whitemarsh 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 Whitemarsh Township
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitemarsh Township | — | 10.8% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Flourtown | 1.9 mi | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth Meeting | 2.0 mi | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | Lower |
| Springfield Township (Montgomery County) | 2.3 mi | 5.5% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth Township (Montgomery County) | 2.8 mi | 3.3% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyndmoor | 2.9 mi | 19.3% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Bell | 3.3 mi | 6.5% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oreland | 3.4 mi | 5.0% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Washington | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plymouth Meeting, PA (1.1%), Fort Washington, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | East Norriton Township | 9.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 15 | Lower Providence Township | 8.8% (±5.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Whitemarsh Township
Is it hard to find a rental in Whitemarsh Township?
The rental vacancy rate in Whitemarsh Township, PA is 10.8% (±7.0 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 Whitemarsh Township tighter than it was?
In Whitemarsh Township, the rental vacancy rate went from 9.5% in 2015–2019 to 10.8% in 2020–2024 (+1.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Whitemarsh Township?
An estimated 333 (±182) housing units, 4.0% 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 — Whitemarsh township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitemarsh township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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