What is the rental vacancy rate in Yankton, SD?
The rental vacancy rate in Yankton, SD is 12.8% (±5.8 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.7% (±1.0 points).
570 (±217) homes, 7.9% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Yankton, the rental vacancy rate went from 6.5% in 2015–2019 to 12.8% in 2020–2024 (+6.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 12.8% (±5.8 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.7% (±1.0 points)
- Vacant homes
- 570 (±217)
Vacancy in Yankton against Yankton County, its state and the nation
| Yankton | Yankton County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.8% (±5.8 points) | 14.0% (±5.6 points) | 6.0% (±0.7 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 570 (±217) | 921 (±251) | 43,040 (±1,537) | 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 Yankton, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Yankton County (14.0%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (6.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Yankton
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton | — | 12.8% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Utica Township | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Hill | 6.1 mi | 22.7% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Utica | 8.2 mi | 57.1% (±40.9 points) | Higher |
| St. Helena | 9.1 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walshtown Township | 11 mi | 0.0% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gayville | 11 mi | 2.2% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Volin | 12 mi | 0.0% (±63.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crofton | 12 mi | 52.9% (±22.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gayville, SD (2.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Utica, SD (57.1%), Crofton, NE (52.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Yankton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utica | 57.1% (±40.9 points) |
| 2 | Mayfield Township | 25.0% (±33.4 points) |
| 3 | Mission Hill | 22.7% (±30.4 points) |
| 4 | Yankton | 12.8% (±5.8 points) |
| 5 | Gayville | 2.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Lesterville | 0.0% (±86.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Volin | 0.0% (±63.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Marindahl Township | 0.0% (±86.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Utica Township | 0.0% (±23.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Walshtown Township | 0.0% (±50.1 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 Yankton
Is it hard to find a rental in Yankton?
The rental vacancy rate in Yankton, SD is 12.8% (±5.8 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 Yankton tighter than it was?
In Yankton, the rental vacancy rate went from 6.5% in 2015–2019 to 12.8% in 2020–2024 (+6.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Yankton?
An estimated 570 (±217) housing units, 7.9% 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 — Yankton city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Yankton city, South Dakota
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