Low vacancy rate confirmed by census.
Census 2000 determined that there were 270,524 housing units in Seattle in 2000; 96 percent were occupied. Subtracting about 12,000 units that are for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use, the homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2 percent and the vacancy rate for rental units was 3.5 percent.

OTHER INFORMATION ON POPULATION TRENDS:

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• The Census and Seattle's Housing Goals
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• Living Alone in Seattle
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