Economic Briefing Room (as of Thu Sep 9 12:34:00 2010 GMT)
Housing Vacancies and Homeownership
http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/housing/hvs/hvs.html
Homeownership Rate (HR)
The homeownership rate in the second quarter 2010 (66.9 percent) was lower than the second quarter 2009 rate (67.4 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 second quarter 2009 rates.
Rental Vacancy Rate (RVR)
The rental vacancy rate in second quarter 2010 (10.6 percent) remained approximately the same as the second quarter 2009 rate (also 10.6 percent).
Homeowner Vacancy Rate (HVR)
The homeowner vacancy rate in second quarter 2010 (2.5 percent) remained approximately the same as the second quarter 2009 rate (also 2.5 percent).
2nd Qtr 2010
(HR): 66.9 percent
2nd Qtr 2009
(HR): 67.4 percent