What is the rental vacancy rate in Huntington, WV?
The rental vacancy rate in Huntington, WV is 7.1% (±2.1 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.5% (±0.9 points).
4,125 (±404) homes, 17.3% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Huntington, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.4% in 2015–2019 to 7.1% in 2020–2024 (−0.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 7.1% (±2.1 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.5% (±0.9 points)
- Vacant homes
- 4,125 (±404)
Vacancy in Huntington against Cabell County, its state and the nation
| Huntington | Cabell County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1% (±2.1 points) | 6.2% (±1.6 points) | 6.7% (±0.5 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 4,125 (±404) | 6,712 (±548) | 132,670 (±3,404) | 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 Huntington, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Cabell County (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Huntington
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | — | 7.1% (±2.1 points) | — |
| Chesapeake | 1.6 mi | 0.0% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Proctorville | 3.4 mi | 0.4% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Union Township (Lawrence County) | 3.7 mi | 0.1% (±0.7 points) | Lower |
| Burlington | 5.0 mi | 12.2% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette Township | 5.8 mi | 7.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lavalette | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pea Ridge | 6.2 mi | 4.5% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ceredo | 6.2 mi | 22.3% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Proctorville, OH (0.4%), Union Township (Lawrence County), OH (0.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Cabell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barboursville | 14.1% (±12.9 points) |
| 2 | Culloden | 13.9% (±20.1 points) |
| 3 | Huntington | 7.1% (±2.1 points) |
| 4 | Milton | 5.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 5 | Pea Ridge | 4.5% (±4.5 points) |
| 6 | Lesage | 0.0% (±10.1 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 Huntington
Is it hard to find a rental in Huntington?
The rental vacancy rate in Huntington, WV is 7.1% (±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 Huntington tighter than it was?
In Huntington, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.4% in 2015–2019 to 7.1% in 2020–2024 (−0.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Huntington?
An estimated 4,125 (±404) housing units, 17.3% 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 — Huntington city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntington city, West Virginia
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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