In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, the U.S. foreclosure market often unveils key trends that will shape the future of homeownership. According to property data provider ATTOM, the number of housing units with foreclosure filings in August was 35,697, down 1% from the prior month but up 18% from a year ago. Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM, notes that “August marked the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year increases in U.S. foreclosure activity and the third straight month with double-digit annual growth.”
Nationwide, one in every 3,987 housing units had a foreclosure filing in August 2025. Foreclosure starts increased nationwide by 17% from last year. States with the greatest number of foreclosure starts in August 2025 included Texas, Florida, California, New York, and Illinois. Borrowers should stay up to date on their mortgage payments and work closely with their lenders to explore options for assistance if needed.
Read on for the foreclosure rates in August 2025 – plus the five counties, or county equivalents, with the highest rates within those states.
50 State Foreclosure Rates
As previously noted, foreclosure rates saw a decrease compared to the previous month but an increase compared to last year. Read on for the August 2025 foreclosure rates for all 50 states — beginning with the state that had the lowest rate of foreclosure filings per housing unit.
50. South Dakota
The Mount Rushmore State nabbed the 50th spot once more for its foreclosure rate in August. Having 398,903 total housing units, the fifth-least populous state had a foreclosure rate of one in every 33,242 households with 12 foreclosures. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Clay, Codington, and Minnehaha.
49. Vermont
In 49th place for population, the Green Mountain State also ranked 49th for its foreclosure rate in August. Of the state’s 337,072 housing units, 16 homes went into foreclosure at a rate of one in every 21,067 households. Only three counties in the state saw foreclosures. They were (from highest to lowest): Essex, Orange, and Windsor.
48. Montana
Listed as 44th in population, the Treasure State rated 48th for its foreclosure rate in August. With 32 foreclosures out of 522,939 housing units, Montana’s foreclosure rate was one in every 16,342 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Teton, Sweet Grass, and Sheridan.
47. Mississippi
Ranked 34th in population, the Magnolia State experienced 119 foreclosures out of 1,332,811 total housing units. This puts the foreclosure rate at one in every 11,200 homes and into the 47th spot in August. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Humphreys, Clarke, and Marshall.
46. West Virginia
Ranked 39th in population, the Mountain State claimed the 46th spot for the month of August. It has a total of 859,653 housing units, of which 79 went into foreclosure. This means that the foreclosure rate was one in every 10,882 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Wetzel, Hampshire, and Kanawha.
45. Kansas
The Sunflower State ranked 45th for highest foreclosure rate in August. With 1,285,221 homes and a total of 139 housing units going into foreclosure, the 35th most populous state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 9,246 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Morris, Elk, and Lincoln.
44. North Dakota
The Peace Garden State’s foreclosure rate was one in every 9,143 homes. This puts the fourth-least populous state — with 374,866 housing units and 41 foreclosures — into 44th place. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Bowman, Traill, and Bottineau.
43. New Hampshire
The Granite State, and the 41st most populous state in the U.S., ranked 43rd for highest foreclosure rate. New Hampshire saw 71 of its 644,253 homes go into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 9,074 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Carroll, Sullivan, and Merrimack.
42. Wisconsin
With 305 foreclosures out of 2,750,750 total housing units, America’s Dairyland and the 20th most populous state secured the 42nd spot with a foreclosure rate of one in every 9,019 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Langlade, Juneau, and Douglas.
41. Nebraska
Ranking 37th in population, the Cornhusker State placed 41st in August with a foreclosure rate of one in every 8,307 homes. With a total of 855,631 housing units, the state had 103 foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Garden, Clay, and Gage.
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40. Tennessee
Ranked 16th in population, the Volunteer State endured 381 foreclosures out of its 3,095,472 housing units. This puts the foreclosure rate at one in every 8,125 households and in 40th place for the month of August. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Crockett, Sequatchie, and Lauderdale.
39. Arkansas
Listed as the 33rd most populous state, the Land of Opportunity ranked 39th for highest foreclosure rate in August. The state contains 1,382,664 housing units, of which 172 went into foreclosure, making its latest foreclosure rate one in every 8,039 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Marion, Cleveland, and Van Buren.
38. Rhode Island
The eighth-least populous state placed 38th for highest foreclosure rate in August. A total of 61 homes went into foreclosure out of 484,615 total housing units, making the foreclosure rate for the Ocean State one in every 7,945 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Kent, Providence, and Newport.
37. Washington
Sorted as 13th in population, the Evergreen State ranked 37th for its foreclosure rate in August. Of its 3,262,667 housing units, 427 went into foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 7,641 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Cowlitz, Okanogan, and Jefferson.
36. Oregon
The 27th most populous state ranked 36th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of the Pacific Wonderland’s 1,838,631 homes, 241 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 7,629 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Wheeler, Malheur, and Klamath.
35. Kentucky
With a total of 2,010,655 housing units, the Bluegrass State saw 288 homes go into foreclosure, thus landing in 35th place in August. This puts the foreclosure rate for the 29th most populous state at one in every 6,981 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Robertson, Hart, and Lewis.
34. Missouri
Coming in at 19th in population, the Show-Me State took the 34th spot for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of its 2,809,501 homes, 420 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 6,689 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Hickory, Bates, and Scotland.
33. Hawaii
The Paradise of the Pacific, and the 40th most populous state, came in 33rd for highest foreclosure rate. Of its 564,905 homes, 94 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 6,010 households. Only three of the five counties in the state saw foreclosures. They were (from highest to lowest): Hawaii, Honolulu, and Maui.
32. Idaho
Ranked 38th in population, the Gem State received the 32nd spot due to its 130 housing units that went into foreclosure in August. With 776,683 total housing units, the state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 5,974 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lincoln, Washington, and Bannock.
31. Oklahoma
The Sooners State landed the 31st spot in August. With housing units totaling 1,763,036, the 28th most populous state saw 296 homes go into foreclosure at a rate of one in every 5,956 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Greer, Latimer, and Kingfisher.
30. Wyoming
The country’s least populous state claimed the 30th spot for highest foreclosure rate in August. With 275,131 housing units, of which 47 went into foreclosure, the Equality State’s foreclosure rate was one in every 5,854 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Crook, Lincoln, and Converse.
29. Pennsylvania
The Keystone State had the 29th highest foreclosure rate. The fifth-most populous state saw 993 homes out of 5,779,663 total housing units go into foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 5,820 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Sullivan, Philadelphia, and Greene.
28. Virginia
With 650 homes going into foreclosure, the 12th most populous state ranked 28th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Having 3,654,784 total housing units, the Old Dominion saw a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,623 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Norton City, Buena Vista City, and Portsmouth City.
27. Minnesota
Ranked 22nd for most populous state, the Land of 10,000 Lakes obtained the 27th spot for highest foreclosure rate in August. It has 2,519,538 housing units, of which 458 went into foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 5,501 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Sibley, Renville, and Isanti.
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26. Michigan
Ranked 10th in population, the Wolverine State secured the 26th spot with a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,305 homes. With a total of 4,599,683 housing units, the state had 867 foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Tuscola, Gratiot, and Wexford.
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25. Massachusetts
The 15th most populous state ranked 25th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of the Bay State’s 3,014,657 housing units, 570 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,289 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Hampden, Berkshire, and Franklin.
24. Alabama
Listed as 24th in population, the Yellowhammer State came in 24th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of its 2,316,192 homes, 447 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,182 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Greene, Franklin, and Mobile.
23. Alaska
The Last Frontier saw 66 foreclosures in August, making the foreclosure rate one in every 4,832 homes. This caused the third-least populous state, with a total of 318,927 housing units, to claim the 23rd spot. The boroughs with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Sitka, Kenai Peninsula, and Matanuska-Susitna.
22. Georgia
Ranked eighth in population, the Peach State took the 22nd spot for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of its 4,483,873 homes, 943 were foreclosed on. This puts the state’s foreclosure rate at one in every 4,755 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Dooly, Crawford, and Marion.
21. New Mexico
The 36th most populous state claimed the 21st spot for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of the Land of Enchantment’s 949,524 homes, 202 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 4,701 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Union, Valencia, and Chaves.
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20. Louisiana
Sorted as 25th in population, the Pelican State placed 20th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Louisiana had a foreclosure rate of one in every 4,674 households, with 448 out of 2,094,002 homes going into foreclosure. The parishes with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Union, Beauregard, and East Feliciana.
19. Arizona
Sorted as 14th in population, the Grand Canyon State withstood 703 foreclosures out of its total 3,142,443 housing units. This puts the foreclosure rate at one in every 4,470 homes and into the 19th spot in August. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Pinal, Cochise, and Pima.
18. New York
With 1,998 out of a total 8,539,536 housing units going into foreclosure, the Empire State claimed the 18th spot in August. The fourth-most populous state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 4,274 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Oswego, Orleans, and Cayuga.
17. Colorado
The 21st most populous state ranked 17th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of the Centennial State’s 2,545,124 housing units, 599 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 4,249 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Dolores, Logan, and Pueblo.
16. Iowa
The Hawkeye State had the 16th highest foreclosure rate in August. With 371 out of 1,427,175 homes going into foreclosure, the 31st most populous state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 3,847 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Humboldt, Worth, and Monroe.
15. North Carolina
The ninth-most populous state claimed 15th place for highest foreclosure rate. Out of 4,815,195 homes, 1,284 went into foreclosure. This puts the Tar Heel State’s foreclosure rate at one in every 3,750 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Jones, Craven, and Pasquotank.
14. California
The country’s most populous state ranked 14th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of its impressive 14,532,683 housing units, 4,108 went into foreclosure, making the Golden State’s foreclosure rate one in every 3,538 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lake, Mendocino, and Humboldt.
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13. Delaware
The sixth-least populous state in the country, the Small Wonder nabbed 13th place in August. With one in every 3,523 homes going into foreclosure and a total of 457,958 housing units, the state saw 130 foreclosures filed. Having only three counties in the state, the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Kent, Sussex, and New Castle.
12. Maryland
Ranked 18th for most populous state, America in Miniature took 12th place for highest foreclosure rate in August. With a total of 2,545,532 housing units, of which 740 went into foreclosure, the state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 3,440 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Baltimore City, Charles, and Allegany.
11. Texas
The Lone Star State withstood 3,458 foreclosures in August. With a foreclosure rate of one in every 3,439 households, this puts the second-most populous state in the U.S., with a whopping 11,890,808 housing units, into 11th place. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Cottle, Martin, and Liberty.
10. Utah
The Beehive State placed 10th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of its 1,193,082 housing units, 362 homes went into foreclosure, making the 17th most populous state’s foreclosure rate one in every 3,296 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Tooele, Daggett, and Box Elder.
9. Connecticut
With 473 of its 1,530,197 homes going into foreclosure, the Constitution State had the ninth-highest foreclosure rate at one in every 3,235 households. In this 29th most populous state, the counties that had the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): New Haven, Windham, and New London.
8. Maine
Ranked 42nd in population, the Pine Tree State placed eighth for highest foreclosure rate in August. With a total of 746,552 housing units, Maine saw 242 foreclosures for a foreclosure rate of one in every 3,085 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Aroostook, Penobscot, and Oxford.
7. Ohio
The Buckeye State placed seventh in August with a foreclosure rate of one in every 3,026 homes. With a sum of 5,271,573 housing units, the seventh-most populous state had a total of 1,742 filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lake, Cuyahoga, and Trumbull.
6. Indiana
The 17th largest state by population, the Crossroads of America landed the sixth spot in August with a foreclosure rate of one in every 2,918 homes. Of its 2,953,344 housing units, 1,012 went into foreclosure. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Sullivan, Grant, and Henry.
5. Illinois
The Land of Lincoln had the fifth-highest foreclosure rate in all 50 states in August. Of its 5,443,501 homes, 2,015 went into foreclosure, making the sixth-most populous state’s foreclosure rate one in every 2,701 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Saint Clair, Will, and Whiteside.
4. New Jersey
With a foreclosure rate of one in every 2,653 homes, the Garden State ranked fourth for highest foreclosure rate in August. The 11th most populous state contains 3,775,842 housing units, of which 1,423 went into foreclosure. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Camden, Salem, and Gloucester.
3. Florida
The third-most populous state in the country has a total of 10,082,356 housing units, of which 4,013 went into foreclosure. This puts the Sunshine State’s foreclosure rate at one in every 2,512 homes and into third place in August. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Putnam, Hamilton, and Charlotte.
2. South Carolina
The 23rd most populous state had the second-highest foreclosure rate in August with one in every 2,152 homes going into foreclosure. Of the Palmetto State’s 2,401,638 housing units, 1,116 were foreclosed on in August. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Dorchester, Sumter, and Orangeburg.
1. Nevada
Ranked 32nd in population, the Silver State took the first spot for highest foreclosure rate in August. With one in every 2,069 homes going into foreclosure, and a total of 1,307,338 housing units, the state had 632 foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lyon, Storey, and Clark.
The Takeaway
Of all 50 states, California had the most foreclosure filings (4,108), and South Dakota had the least (12). As for the states with the highest foreclosure rates, Florida, South Carolina, and Nevada took the top three spots, respectively.
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