Oregon has the highest rental vacancy rate in the US, data shows
• Oregon leads the US with an 11.9% rental vacancy rate, followed by Indiana at 10.8% and Texas at 10.5%.
• Rhode Island and Maine tie for the lowest rental vacancy rates at just 2.1%.
• Florida has the highest homeowner vacancy rate at 2.2%.
New research has revealed the states with the highest and lowest vacancy rates for rental properties, with Oregon coming out on top.
The study by Eden Emerald Mortgages identified the states with the highest and lowest vacancy rates across America using data for the first quarter of 2025 from the US Census.
Oregon’s Hidden Gold: #3 in National Discovery Rankings
• Oregon places third in gold locations, boasting 31.41 sites per 1,000 square miles and a total of 3,015 gold locations.
• California is where you’re most likely to find gold, with 66.59 gold locations per 1,000 square miles.
• The US ranks fourth globally in gold production, contributing about 200 metric tons annually to the worldwide total.
A new study has identified the prime locations in the US where GOLD is most likely to be found.
Oregon Emerges as a Key State for New Nurses Joining the Workforce
• Oregon is the third-best state for nursing graduates in 2025, with a median annual wage of $123,990
• California nurses rake in a whopping $140,330 median yearly wage, more than double what South Dakota nurses earn at just $69,510
• West Coast states dominate the ranking, with Hawaii and Oregon taking second and third spots
California nurses hit the jackpot. A new study reveals the Golden State is the best place for nursing graduates in a looming healthcare crisis, as officials warn of a shortage of nurses in the U.S.
University ranking site Research.com analyzed official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find where nursing graduates earn the most money. They compared median annual wages across all 50 states, as well as the number of employed registered nurses in each state.
Oregon’s findings
Nurses in Oregon secured third spot with annual salaries reaching $123,990 and 39,900 employed registered nurses. Research suggests Oregon is predicted to have a shortage of 16% by 2035, making it another great spot for nursing graduates to find a job.
Ancient board game revealed as Oregon’s favorite
• Chess is Oregon’s favorite board game, with an average of 17,616 monthly Google searches.
• Yahtzee is second, with 4,852 average monthly searches, while Checkers is third, with 3,814.
• Monopoly and Catan complete the top five.
A new study has revealed that chess is Oregon’s favorite board game.
CS2 experts CSDB.gg analyzed the number of Google searches for 97 board games to determine which one is the favorite in each state and America overall. Each game’s name was combined with terms such as ‘board game,’ ‘how to play,’ and ‘rules’ to determine the interest in each game.