What is the rental vacancy rate in Seneca, SC?
The rental vacancy rate in Seneca, SC is 7.1% (±4.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.4% (±3.7 points).
566 (±218) homes, 12.2% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Seneca, the rental vacancy rate went from 6.9% in 2015–2019 to 7.1% in 2020–2024 (+0.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 7.1% (±4.9 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 2.4% (±3.7 points)
- Vacant homes
- 566 (±218)
Vacancy in Seneca against Oconee County, its state and the nation
| Seneca | Oconee County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1% (±4.9 points) | 7.2% (±2.8 points) | 8.3% (±0.3 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4% (±3.7 points) | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 566 (±218) | 7,585 (±680) | 325,050 (±5,753) | 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 Seneca, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Oconee County (7.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (8.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Seneca
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca | — | 7.1% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Utica | 2.5 mi | 9.3% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Union | 6.8 mi | 22.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 7.2 mi | 8.3% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clemson University | 7.4 mi | 37.5% (±56.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walhalla | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clemson | 8.8 mi | 6.2% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keowee Key | 10 mi | 38.5% (±56.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pendleton | 11 mi | 2.9% (±4.3 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 Oconee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keowee Key | 38.5% (±56.2 points) |
| 2 | West Union | 22.0% (±26.7 points) |
| 3 | Utica | 9.3% (±14.9 points) |
| 4 | Westminster | 8.3% (±8.9 points) |
| 5 | Seneca | 7.1% (±4.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Salem | 0.0% (±93.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Walhalla | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Seneca
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Seneca, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Seneca beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Seneca, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Seneca
Is it hard to find a rental in Seneca?
The rental vacancy rate in Seneca, SC is 7.1% (±4.9 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 Seneca tighter than it was?
In Seneca, the rental vacancy rate went from 6.9% in 2015–2019 to 7.1% in 2020–2024 (+0.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Seneca?
An estimated 566 (±218) housing units, 12.2% 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 — Seneca city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Seneca city, South Carolina
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 Seneca city, South Carolina (place:65095, in state:45).
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.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Seneca at a glance
- Median rent in Seneca
- Rent by bedrooms in Seneca
- Rent burden in Seneca
- Renters and owners in Seneca
- Income and affordability in Seneca
- Home values in Seneca
- Homeowner costs in Seneca
- Property taxes in Seneca
- Types of homes in Seneca
- Bedrooms in Seneca
- Age of homes in Seneca
- Heating fuel in Seneca
- Commute and cars in Seneca
- Crime reported to police in Seneca
- Population growth in Seneca
- How long people stay in Seneca
- Crowding and facilities in Seneca
- South Carolina landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Oconee County
- South Carolina places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- Housing data for every place in South Carolina