Maine Leads U.S. in Home Vacancy Rates Amid National Housing Shortage
Maine has the highest home vacancy rate in the United States, with approximately 20.6% of housing units unoccupied. This is part of a broader trend where vacation destinations like Vermont, Florida, and Hawaii also report high vacancy rates due to seasonal and recreational properties. Despite a national housing shortage, about 14.5 million homes across the country are vacant, with many being second homes or temporarily unoccupied. The data, compiled by LendingTree using U.S. Census Bureau figures, highlights the complex dynamics of the housing market, where high vacancy rates coexist with housing shortages. 
