What is the rental vacancy rate in Schertz, TX?
The rental vacancy rate in Schertz, TX is 8.6% (±4.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.7% (±0.8 points).
670 (±244) homes, 4.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Schertz, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.9% in 2015–2019 to 8.6% in 2020–2024 (+4.7 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 8.6% (±4.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.7% (±0.8 points)
- Vacant homes
- 670 (±244)
Vacancy in Schertz against Guadalupe County, its state and the nation
| Schertz | Guadalupe County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6% (±4.0 points) | 4.8% (±1.7 points) | 7.7% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 670 (±244) | 4,276 (±586) | 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 Schertz, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Guadalupe County (4.8%).
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 Schertz
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schertz | — | 8.6% (±4.0 points) | — |
| Cibolo | 2.0 mi | 5.4% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph AFB | 2.8 mi | 1.9% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Universal City | 3.5 mi | 1.6% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
| Selma | 4.2 mi | 3.9% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Converse | 4.8 mi | 6.9% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Live Oak | 5.4 mi | 6.1% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garden Ridge | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clara | 5.8 mi | 45.8% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Randolph AFB, TX (1.9%), Universal City, TX (1.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Guadalupe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara | 45.8% (±39.7 points) |
| 2 | Redwood | 13.8% (±14.5 points) |
| 3 | Schertz | 8.6% (±4.0 points) |
| 4 | Marion | 7.3% (±10.7 points) |
| 5 | Cibolo | 5.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 6 | Seguin | 3.2% (±2.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Geronimo | 0.0% (±40.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Kingsbury | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lake Dunlap | 0.0% (±70.8 points) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Guadalupe 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 Schertz
Is it hard to find a rental in Schertz?
The rental vacancy rate in Schertz, TX is 8.6% (±4.0 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 Schertz tighter than it was?
In Schertz, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.9% in 2015–2019 to 8.6% in 2020–2024 (+4.7 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Schertz?
An estimated 670 (±244) housing units, 4.0% 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 — Schertz city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Schertz city, Texas
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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