Taoyuan’s Vacant Homes Fall by 11,850 in Six Months, With Lujhu Posting the Lowest Rate

Vacant homes declined in every one of Taoyuan’s 13 administrative districts during the second half of 2025, cutting the citywide total by 11,850 units to 81,932, according to a real estate industry review. The decrease amounted to about 12.6%.

Lujhu recorded Taoyuan’s lowest vacancy rate, at 5.92%, down 1.23 percentage points from the first half of the year. Analysts attributed the district’s strong housing demand to jobs in the Nankan Industrial Park and nearby Taoyuan International Airport, particularly in aviation and logistics.

The Nankan area also offers established shopping, schools, and daily services. Housing supply is concentrated there, while other parts of Lujhu contain more townhouses and relatively fewer new apartment buildings. Rising prices in nearby Linkou, New Taipei City, have also pushed some buyers toward the more affordable Lujhu market.

Pingzhen ranked second, with its vacancy rate falling from 8.58% to 7.44%. Local employment from the Pingzhen Industrial Park and nearby Longtan Science Park supported demand, while a steady flow of presale projects avoided a short-term wave of new-home handovers. Analysts said some buyers have shifted from expensive new homes to older properties, where sellers have more room to negotiate.

Taoyuan District had the third-lowest rate, falling from 8.94% to 7.75%. Its vacant-home count dropped by 2,207, the largest reduction among the city’s districts. Improved amenities and the expected first-stage opening of the Taoyuan Metro Green Line by the end of 2026 have supported interest, although continued development in redevelopment zones could add housing supply and affect future vacancy rates.

Analyst Chen Chin-ping cautioned that vacancy rates also reflect population movement, employment, rental demand, and regional development. A decline does not by itself indicate rising home prices, and buyers should consider jobs, transport plans, future supply, and their own finances before purchasing.