What is the rental vacancy rate in Stowe, VT?
The rental vacancy rate in Stowe, VT is 25.7% (±17.5 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±1.3 points).
1,469 (±328) homes, 37.7% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Stowe, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.7% in 2015–2019 to 25.7% in 2020–2024 (+21.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 25.7% (±17.5 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±1.3 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,469 (±328)
Vacancy in Stowe against Lamoille County, its state and the nation
| Stowe | Lamoille County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 25.7% (±17.5 points) | 6.9% (±4.7 points) | 3.0% (±0.6 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% (±0.2 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,469 (±328) | 2,397 (±396) | 65,626 (±1,405) | 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 Stowe, the rental vacancy rate is higher than in Lamoille County (6.9%).
It is also higher than in Vermont (3.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Stowe
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe | — | 25.7% (±17.5 points) | — |
| Morristown | 5.2 mi | 4.9% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Waterbury | 7.3 mi | 21.0% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worcester | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morrisville | 7.5 mi | 0.9% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
| Hyde Park (Lamoille County, village) | 9.0 mi | 0.0% (±37.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Underhill | 9.1 mi | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Elmore | 9.8 mi | 0.0% (±44.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson (Lamoille County, village) | 10 mi | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Morristown, VT (4.9%), Morrisville, VT (0.9%), Underhill, VT (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Lamoille County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stowe | 25.7% (±17.5 points) |
| 2 | Wolcott | 6.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 3 | Morristown | 4.9% (±6.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Belvidere | 0.0% (±50.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Cambridge (Lamoille County, town) | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Eden | 0.0% (±17.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Elmore | 0.0% (±44.6 points) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Lamoille County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Stowe include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Stowe (community).
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 Stowe
Is it hard to find a rental in Stowe?
The rental vacancy rate in Stowe, VT is 25.7% (±17.5 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 Stowe tighter than it was?
In Stowe, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.7% in 2015–2019 to 25.7% in 2020–2024 (+21.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Stowe?
An estimated 1,469 (±328) housing units, 37.7% 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 — Stowe town, Lamoille County, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stowe town, Lamoille County, Vermont
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 Stowe town, Lamoille County, Vermont (county subdivision:70525, in state:50 county:015).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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