Tampa Ranked as One of the Emptiest Cities in the U.S.

Just a few months ago, St. Pete was given the high honor of being the single saddest city in the U.S. according to Men's Health.

Now, we've got this this.  According to CNBC, Tampa is ranked ninth on the news outfit's top 10 list of emptiest cities in the country.  Man, where's the love?

The reality, though, is that some facts can't be disputed.  CNBC looked at U.S. Census Bureau data on real estate and rental vacancies in the country's 75 largest cities to determine the top 10.  Tampa came in ninth with a one-year average rental vacancy rate of 12.8 percent and homeowner vacancy rate of 3.2 percent.

Some say Tampa real estate is as hot as ever, though, according to Tampa broadcast news outlet, Fox 13.  "Properties which are move-in ready sell in a flash.  However, real estate in Tampa with issues may be what's behind our "empty" designation," reads a recent article on their website.

We can be positive about this, though.

At least we're not number one on this list, right?  That's reserved for the big city right across the way on I-4.  According to CNBC, Orlando ranks as America's emptiest city with a one-year average homeowner vacancy rate of 2.2 percent and rental vacancy rate at a towering 18.8 percent.  Guess Mickey Mouse isn't as welcoming as you might've thought.