Huntsville, AL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 73,606 housing units in Huntsville.
This represents a 8.5% growth from 67,827 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 71,027 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 2,579 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Huntsville is about 61.7%.
Huntsville's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.3%.
Average household size is 2.28 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Huntsville were built after 1972.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2% |
| One Bedroom | 13.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 23.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 40.70% |
| Four Bedrooms | 17.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.30% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $97,300 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $69,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.06 |
| Median year structure was built | 1975 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $376 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 54.40% |
| Debt Free | 29.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.4% |
