Nearly 1/3 of Homes in This American Ghost Town Are Vacant

Nationwide, nearly 1.4 million homes were sitting vacant as of the third quarter, meaning that one in 76 homes is vacant, roughly 1.3% of all homes.

Vacant or abandoned homes often contribute to urban blight and lower home values in the neighborhood, indicating deeper economic issues, typically years in the making.

In some neighborhoods, more than one in 10 homes are not occupied, highlighting a significant problem that can harm area prosperity.

The share of homes sitting vacant in certain ZIP codes ranges from 15.5% to 31.4%, indicating that these areas face more severe economic challenges.

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