Housing Vacancy Rate by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Massachusetts

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Cape Cod and the Islands exhibit the highest housing vacancy rates in Massachusetts, frequently exceeding 20–30%, consistent with the prevalence of seasonal and vacation properties in those areas. Western Massachusetts, particularly the Berkshires and surrounding rural hill towns, also displays elevated vacancy rates in the 12–20% range, likely reflecting a mix of second homes and population decline. By contrast, the Greater Boston metro area and its inner suburbs consistently register vacancy rates near or below 4%, underscoring the region's persistently tight housing market.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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