U.S. foreclosure rates: States with the lowest foreclosure activity
In September 2025, foreclosure activity across the U.S. edged down slightly from the previous month but remained higher than a year ago, according to ATTOM Data. Total filings reached 35,602 properties, down 0.3% from August but up 20% year-over-year. Foreclosure starts totaled 23,761 properties, while lenders repossessed 3,780.
Virginia
Virginia recorded 1 in every 5,895 housing units (620 filings / 3,654,784 units). Top counties: Galax City, Covington City, Charlotte.
Maine
Maine had 1 in every 6,221 housing units (120 filings / 746,552 units). Top counties: Oxford, Waldo, Somerset.
Washington
Washington showed 1 in every 6,274 housing units (520 filings / 3,262,667 units). Top counties: Grays Harbor, Pierce, Lewis.
New Mexico
New Mexico reported 1 in every 6,640 housing units (143 filings / 949,524 units). Top counties: Union, Eddy, Roosevelt.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma posted 1 in every 6,653 housing units (265 filings / 1,763,036 units). Top counties: Logan, Muskogee, and Canadian.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts recorded 1 in every 6,655 housing units (453 filings / 3,014,657 units). Top counties: Franklin, Dukes, Hampden.
Arkansas
Arkansas had 1 in every 6,983 housing units (198 filings / 1,382,664 units). Top counties: Arkansas, Sharp, Lawrence.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire showed 1 in every 7,239 housing units (89 filings / 644,253 units). Top counties: Coos, Sullivan, and Cheshire.
Hawaii
Hawaii reported 1 in every 7,242 housing units (78 filings / 564,905 units). Top counties: Hawaii, Kauai, Honolulu.
Missouri
Missouri posted 1 in every 7,433 housing units (378 filings / 2,809,501 units). Top counties: Linn, Harrison, Saint Francois.
Idaho
Idaho recorded 1 in every 7,615 housing units (102 filings / 776,683 units). Top counties: Oneida, Bear Lake, Washington.
Kentucky
Kentucky had 1 in every 7,616 housing units (264 filings / 2,010,655 units). Top counties: Hancock, Carroll, Lyon.
Tennessee
Tennessee showed 1 in every 7,817 housing units (396 filings / 3,095,472 units). Top counties: Decatur, Hancock, Lake.
North Dakota
North Dakota reported 1 in every 7,976 housing units (47 filings / 374,866 units). Top counties: Dickey, Mercer, Sargent.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin posted 1 in every 8,162 housing units (337 filings / 2,750,750 units). Top counties: Washington, Racine, Douglas.
Nebraska
Nebraska recorded 1 in every 8,307 housing units (103 filings / 855,631 units). Top counties: Greeley, Hitchcock, Nemaha.
Oregon
Oregon had 1 in every 8,714 housing units (211 filings / 1,838,631 units). Top counties: Sherman, Crook, Harney.
Minnesota
Minnesota showed 1 in every 9,031 housing units (279 filings / 2,519,538 units). Top counties: Grant, Kanabec, Mille Lacs.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island reported 1 in every 9,890 housing units (49 filings / 484,615 units). Top counties: Kent, Providence, Washington.
Montana
Montana posted 1 in every 11,126 housing units (47 filings / 522,939 units). Top counties: Mineral, Fallon, Toole.
Mississippi
Mississippi recorded 1 in every 11,200 housing units (119 filings / 1,332,811 units). Top counties: Copiah, Jasper, Winston.
Kansas
Kansas had 1 in every 12,011 housing units (107 filings / 1,285,221 units). Top counties: Anderson, Morton, Rush.
West Virginia
West Virginia showed 1 in every 17,193 housing units (50 filings / 859,653 units). Top counties: Gilmer, Braxton, Pendleton.
Vermont
Vermont reported 1 in every 42,134 housing units (8 filings / 337,072 units). Top counties: Essex, Rutland, Caledonia.
South Dakota
South Dakota posted 1 in every 49,863 housing units (8 filings / 398,903 units), the lowest rate nationally.
Conclusion
Foreclosure activity continued its upward trend in September 2025, but states with the lowest rates show significant regional variations in housing market stability.
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- States with the Highest Foreclosure Rates
- States That Started 2025 With the Highest Foreclosure Rates
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