Lewes, DE Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,363 housing units in Lewes.
This represents a 21% growth from 1,953 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 2,224 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 139 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Lewes is about 77.2%.
Lewes's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 43.6%.
Average household size is 1.97 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Lewes were built after 1969.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 4.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 27.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 39.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 21.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 6.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $241,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $250,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.76 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $568 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9% |
| Simple Mortgage | 35.40% |
| Debt Free | 49.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15% |
