What is the rental vacancy rate in Barrington, RI?
The rental vacancy rate in Barrington, RI is 11.9% (±10.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±0.9 points).
270 (±121) homes, 4.2% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Barrington, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.9% in 2015–2019 to 11.9% in 2020–2024 (+9.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 11.9% (±10.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±0.9 points)
- Vacant homes
- 270 (±121)
Vacancy in Barrington against Bristol County, its state and the nation
| Barrington | Bristol County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.9% (±10.0 points) | 2.9% (±2.0 points) | 4.2% (±0.5 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 270 (±121) | 1,511 (±324) | 44,362 (±1,932) | 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 Barrington, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Bristol County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Barrington
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | — | 11.9% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Warren | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
| Bristol | 4.6 mi | 2.4% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Providence | 5.1 mi | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | Lower |
| Warwick | 5.6 mi | 3.5% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Grove | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swansea | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | Lower |
| Seekonk | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Somerset (community) | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Warren, RI (0.0%), East Providence, RI (1.4%), Swansea, MA (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Bristol County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrington | 11.9% (±10.0 points) |
| 2 | Bristol | 2.4% (±3.0 points) |
| 3 | Warren | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
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 Barrington
Is it hard to find a rental in Barrington?
The rental vacancy rate in Barrington, RI is 11.9% (±10.0 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 Barrington tighter than it was?
In Barrington, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.9% in 2015–2019 to 11.9% in 2020–2024 (+9.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Barrington?
An estimated 270 (±121) housing units, 4.2% 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 — Barrington town, Bristol County, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Barrington town, Bristol County, Rhode Island
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Barrington town, Bristol County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:05140, in state:44 county:001).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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