What is the rental vacancy rate in Racine, WI?
The rental vacancy rate in Racine, WI is 7.5% (±2.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±0.1 points).
2,878 (±430) homes, 8.3% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Racine, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.8% in 2015–2019 to 7.5% in 2020–2024 (+1.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 7.5% (±2.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±0.1 points)
- Vacant homes
- 2,878 (±430)
Vacancy in Racine against Racine County, its state and the nation
| Racine | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5% (±2.0 points) | 5.7% (±1.5 points) | 4.5% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 2,878 (±430) | 5,252 (±616) | 299,092 (±4,686) | 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 Racine, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Racine County (5.7%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (4.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Racine
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | — | 7.5% (±2.0 points) | — |
| Elmwood Park | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Bay | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant | 3.8 mi | 3.6% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wind Point | 4.4 mi | 0.0% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sturtevant | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Caledonia | 5.9 mi | 1.3% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Somers | 6.9 mi | 5.9% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Somers | 9.4 mi | 0.0% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sturtevant, WI (0.0%), Caledonia, WI (1.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Racine County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Burlington | 16.6% (±23.8 points) |
| 2 | Waterford | 10.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 3 | Town of Waterford | 8.2% (±12.1 points) |
| 4 | Racine | 7.5% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 | Burlington | 4.3% (±4.1 points) |
| 6 | Mount Pleasant | 3.6% (±4.0 points) |
| 7 | Caledonia | 1.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Elmwood Park | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | North Bay | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Raymond | 0.0% (±19.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Racine 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 Racine
Is it hard to find a rental in Racine?
The rental vacancy rate in Racine, WI is 7.5% (±2.0 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 Racine tighter than it was?
In Racine, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.8% in 2015–2019 to 7.5% in 2020–2024 (+1.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Racine?
An estimated 2,878 (±430) housing units, 8.3% 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 — Racine city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Racine city, Wisconsin
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