Okeechobee, FL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,170 housing units in Okeechobee.
This represents a 12.1% growth from 1,935 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 2,165 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 5 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Okeechobee is about 66.1%.
Okeechobee's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 14.6%.
Average household size is 2.64 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Okeechobee were built after 1977.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 12.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 38.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 43.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 4.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Median year structure was built | 1978 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $74,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $48,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Median year structure was built | 1975 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $436 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 61.20% |
| Debt Free | 29.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 21.7% |
