Housing Vacancy Rate by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — San Diego Metro

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Coastal zip codes between Encinitas and the San Diego downtown corridor display notably elevated vacancy rates, with several areas reaching 20–30%, likely reflecting concentrations of seasonal, vacation, or short-term rental properties. In contrast, inland suburban communities such as Poway, Santee, El Cajon, and Chula Vista maintain consistently low vacancy rates below 4%, indicative of tighter owner-occupied and long-term rental markets. A striking yellow-shaded cluster near the coast just south of Encinitas and another along the southern coastline near the border represent the metro's highest vacancy pockets, standing in sharp contrast to the deep purple tones dominating the eastern interior.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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