What is the rental vacancy rate in Kilgore, TX?
The rental vacancy rate in Kilgore, TX is 8.3% (±7.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.2% (±2.6 points).
711 (±213) homes, 13.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Kilgore, the rental vacancy rate went from 11.4% in 2015–2019 to 8.3% in 2020–2024 (−3.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 8.3% (±7.6 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 2.2% (±2.6 points)
- Vacant homes
- 711 (±213)
Vacancy in Kilgore against Gregg County, its state and the nation
| Kilgore | Gregg County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.3% (±7.6 points) | 5.3% (±1.5 points) | 7.7% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% (±2.6 points) | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 711 (±213) | 5,606 (±539) | 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 Kilgore, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Gregg County (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (7.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Kilgore
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore | — | 8.3% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Liberty City | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeport | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±41.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Oak | 9.2 mi | 4.5% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| New London | 9.7 mi | 0.0% (±80.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksville City | 9.8 mi | 0.0% (±53.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Longview | 10 mi | 5.4% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Overton | 11 mi | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren City | 11 mi | 0.0% (±64.0 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 Gregg County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladewater | 9.7% (±10.3 points) |
| 2 | Kilgore | 8.3% (±7.6 points) |
| 3 | Longview | 5.4% (±1.7 points) |
| 4 | White Oak | 4.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Clarksville City | 0.0% (±53.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Easton | 0.0% (±68.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lakeport | 0.0% (±41.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Liberty City | 0.0% (±21.8 points) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Gregg 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 Kilgore
Is it hard to find a rental in Kilgore?
The rental vacancy rate in Kilgore, TX is 8.3% (±7.6 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 Kilgore tighter than it was?
In Kilgore, the rental vacancy rate went from 11.4% in 2015–2019 to 8.3% in 2020–2024 (−3.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Kilgore?
An estimated 711 (±213) housing units, 13.6% 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 — Kilgore city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kilgore city, Texas
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