What is the rental vacancy rate in Lubbock, TX?
The rental vacancy rate in Lubbock, TX is 7.9% (±1.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.0% (±0.4 points).
11,057 (±900) homes, 9.4% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Lubbock, the rental vacancy rate went from 9.3% in 2015–2019 to 7.9% in 2020–2024 (−1.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 7.9% (±1.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.0% (±0.4 points)
- Vacant homes
- 11,057 (±900)
Vacancy in Lubbock against Lubbock County, its state and the nation
| Lubbock | Lubbock County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9% (±1.0 points) | 7.8% (±1.0 points) | 7.7% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 11,057 (±900) | 13,119 (±952) | 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 Lubbock, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Lubbock County (7.8%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (7.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Lubbock
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | — | 7.9% (±1.0 points) | — |
| Wolfforth | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shallowater | 11 mi | 0.0% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Springs Lake | 11 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ransom Canyon | 12 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Deal | 12 mi | 26.9% (±42.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Idalou | 14 mi | 18.7% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Slaton | 16 mi | 0.0% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smyer | 16 mi | 31.6% (±42.5 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 Lubbock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Deal | 26.9% (±42.3 points) |
| 2 | Idalou | 18.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 3 | Lubbock | 7.9% (±1.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Buffalo Springs Lake | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ransom Canyon | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Shallowater | 0.0% (±19.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Slaton | 0.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Wolfforth | 0.0% (±10.0 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 Lubbock
Is it hard to find a rental in Lubbock?
The rental vacancy rate in Lubbock, TX is 7.9% (±1.0 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 Lubbock tighter than it was?
In Lubbock, the rental vacancy rate went from 9.3% in 2015–2019 to 7.9% in 2020–2024 (−1.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Lubbock?
An estimated 11,057 (±900) housing units, 9.4% 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 — Lubbock city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lubbock city, Texas
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