Shishmaref, AK Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 150 housing units in Shishmaref.
This represents a 10.3% growth from 136 in 1990.
Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 150 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Shishmaref is about 71.8%.
Shishmaref's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.3%.
Average household size is 3.87 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Shishmaref were built after 1978.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 18.70% |
| One Bedroom | 11.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 22% |
| Three Bedrooms | 25.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 22.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 4.25 |
| Median year structure was built | 1980 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $130,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.9 |
| Median year structure was built | 1975 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 0% |
| Home Equity Loan | 0% |
| Simple Mortgage | 69% |
| Debt Free | 31% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 22.1% |
