That's according to a new report from NOAC.
Nearly 2% of Council-owned homes were vacant in the midlands at the end of last year.
The latest report from the National Oversight and Audit Commission shows Offaly has the highest number of empty houses in the region, at 2.14%.
That's followed by the figure in Laois, which is 1.25%, and 1.2% in Westmeath.
The report has also found there are over six thousand social homes in the possession of local authorities in the region - Laois County Council owns the majority of those.
Six council-owned homes across the midlands are planned for demolition.
Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Action On Vacant HSE-Owned Buildings
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan
Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence
Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation