What is the rental vacancy rate in Athens, TX?
The rental vacancy rate in Athens, TX is 12.5% (±6.7 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±1.8 points).
710 (±217) homes, 13.1% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Athens, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.0% in 2015–2019 to 12.5% in 2020–2024 (+7.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 12.5% (±6.7 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±1.8 points)
- Vacant homes
- 710 (±217)
Vacancy in Athens against Henderson County, its state and the nation
| Athens | Henderson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.5% (±6.7 points) | 8.3% (±3.0 points) | 7.7% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 710 (±217) | 8,277 (±592) | 1,135,699 (±15,068) | 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 Athens, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Henderson County (8.3%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (7.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Athens
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | — | 12.5% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Murchison | 6.6 mi | 6.3% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Log Cabin | 11 mi | 0.0% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Malakoff | 11 mi | 14.6% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caney City | 12 mi | 0.0% (±89.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eustace | 13 mi | 14.6% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Star Harbor | 13 mi | 0.0% (±92.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownsboro | 14 mi | 6.3% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Payne Springs | 15 mi | 9.4% (±12.9 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 Henderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Eustace | 14.6% (±12.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Malakoff | 14.6% (±11.9 points) |
| 3 | Seven Points | 12.8% (±13.1 points) |
| 4 | Athens | 12.5% (±6.7 points) |
| 5 | Payne Springs | 9.4% (±12.9 points) |
| 6 | Tool | 8.6% (±12.7 points) |
| 7 | Coffee City | 8.3% (±26.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Brownsboro | 6.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Murchison | 6.3% (±10.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Berryville | 0.0% (±59.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Henderson 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 Athens
Is it hard to find a rental in Athens?
The rental vacancy rate in Athens, TX is 12.5% (±6.7 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 Athens tighter than it was?
In Athens, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.0% in 2015–2019 to 12.5% in 2020–2024 (+7.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Athens?
An estimated 710 (±217) housing units, 13.1% 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 — Athens city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens city, Texas
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 Athens city, Texas (place:04504, in state:48).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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