What is the rental vacancy rate in Longview, WA?
The rental vacancy rate in Longview, WA is 3.9% (±2.1 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.9% (±1.2 points).
1,016 (±312) homes, 6.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Longview, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.3% in 2015–2019 to 3.9% in 2020–2024 (+1.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 3.9% (±2.1 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.9% (±1.2 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,016 (±312)
Vacancy in Longview against Cowlitz County, its state and the nation
| Longview | Cowlitz County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% (±2.1 points) | 3.4% (±1.4 points) | 4.5% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,016 (±312) | 2,479 (±425) | 241,800 (±5,686) | 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 Longview, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Cowlitz County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (4.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Longview
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | — | 3.9% (±2.1 points) | — |
| Longview Heights | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beacon Hill | 2.7 mi | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kelso | 4.2 mi | 4.1% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rainier | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prescott | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castle Rock | 9.2 mi | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kalama | 11 mi | 3.6% (±7.6 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 Cowlitz County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelso | 4.1% (±3.0 points) |
| 2 | Longview | 3.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 3 | Kalama | 3.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 4 | Woodland | 1.5% (±2.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Beacon Hill | 0.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Castle Rock | 0.0% (±12.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lexington | 0.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Longview Heights | 0.0% (±8.6 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 Longview
Is it hard to find a rental in Longview?
The rental vacancy rate in Longview, WA is 3.9% (±2.1 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 Longview tighter than it was?
In Longview, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.3% in 2015–2019 to 3.9% in 2020–2024 (+1.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Longview?
An estimated 1,016 (±312) housing units, 6.0% 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 — Longview city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Longview city, Washington
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 Longview city, Washington (place:40245, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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