U.S. Census Bureau Economic Briefing Room: Housing Vacancies and Homeownership http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/housing/hvs/hvs.html Housing Vacancies and Homeownership en Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:25 -0400 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:25 -0400 Housing Vacancies and Homeownership http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/housing/hvs/hvs.html

Homeownership Rate (HR)
The homeownership rate in the first quarter 2012 (65.4 percent) was lower than the first quarter 2011 rate (66.4 percent). The homeownership rates in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West were lower than the corresponding first quarter 2011 rates.

Rental Vacancy Rate (RVR)
The rental vacancy rate in the first quarter 2012 (8.8 percent) was lower than the first quarter 2011 rate (9.7 percent).

Homeowner Vacancy Rate (HVR)
The homeowner vacancy rate of 2.2 percent in first quarter 2012 was lower than the first quarter 2011 rate (2.6 percent).

1st Qtr 2012
(HR): 65.4 percent
1st Qtr 2011
(HR): 66.4 percent ]]> homeownership Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:15:18 -0400