Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Homeownership Rate (HR)
The homeownership rate in the third quarter 2010 (66.9 percent) was lower than the third quarter 2009 rate (67.6 percent). In the South and West, the homeownership rates were lower than a year ago, while the Northeast and Midwest showed no significant change from corresponding third quarter 2009 rates. Rental Vacancy Rate (RVR)
The rental vacancy rate in third quarter 2010 (10.3 percent) was lower than the third quarter 2009 rate (11.1 percent). Homeowner Vacancy Rate (HVR)
The homeowner vacancy rate in third quarter 2010 (2.5 percent) was not statistically different from the third quarter 2009 rate (2.6 percent).
3rd Qtr 2010
(HR): 66.9 percent
3rd Qtr 2009
(HR): 67.6 percent |