The loan website – LendingTree analyzed the latest U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data to rank the nation’s 50 largest metros by their shares of unoccupied homes.
The study shows 6.01% percent of homes in the San Diego metropolitan area — which includes all of San Diego County — are vacant. In terms of raw numbers, that is 74,936 homes. San Diego is ranked No. 36 out of the 50 biggest metros.
What’s the San Diego County’s biggest reason for a vacant home? Properties — 30.3 percent — that are used for seasonal, recreational or occasional purposes. That includes vacation rentals not rented at the moment and owners that might only stay the summer in San Diego. This accounts for 22,735 homes.
* source: https://www.lendingtree.com/home/mortgage/vacant-homes-metros-study/