Metros Still Struggling With Vacancies

Housing vacancies are still rising in many American metropolitan areas.

1 minute read

August 4, 2009, 8:00 AM PDT

Comparing vacancy rates for rental properties and homes from last year, Forbes has listed the top cities with empty homes.

"Kansas City isn't the only metro where rental and homeowner vacancy rates are rising in tandem. Second on our list is the San Francisco-Oakland metro, where high prices are pushing Bay Area residents out of the region. Third is Tucson, Ariz., where the aftermath of the housing boom has left a glut of inventory. The pair's predicament illustrates both sides of the vacancy coin."

Thanks to Ishmael Sanchez

FULL STORY: Where Vacancy Rates Are Rising

Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Forbes

Housing United States Housing Market Metropolitan Areas Vacant Homes Vacancies View More

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.