Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Homeownership Rate (HR)
The homeownership rate in the first quarter 2010 (67.1 percent) was not statistically different from the first quarter 2009 rate (67.3 percent). In the West, the homeownership rate was lower than a year ago, while no other region showed any significant change from corresponding first quarter 2009 rates. Rental Vacancy Rate (RVR)
The rental vacancy rate in first quarter 2010 (10.6 percent) was higher than the first quarter 2009 rate (10.1 percent). Homeowner Vacancy Rate (HVR)
The homeowner vacancy rate in first quarter 2010 (2.6 percent), was not statistically different from the first quarter 2009 rate (2.7 percent).
1st Qtr 2010
(HR): 67.1 percent
1st Qtr 2009
(HR): 67.3 percent |