Desoto Lakes, FL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,353 housing units in Desoto Lakes.
This represents a 23.2% growth from 1,098 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,353 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Desoto Lakes is about 90.1%.
Desoto Lakes's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.6%.
Average household size is 2.51 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Desoto Lakes were built after 1981.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 0.80% |
| Two Bedrooms | 33% |
| Three Bedrooms | 55.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 8.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.30% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.52 |
Median year structure was built | 1982 |
Median Value of occupied units | $117,300 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $85,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.37 |
Median year structure was built | 1978 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8% |
| Simple Mortgage | 71.10% |
| Debt Free | 14.60% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.5% |