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Chariton, IA Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,146 housing units in Chariton. This represents a 2.4% decline from 2,199 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 2,046 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 100 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Chariton is about 71.6%. Chariton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.9%. Average household size is 2.28 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Chariton were built after 1944.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0%
One Bedroom17.10%
Two Bedrooms33.60%
Three Bedrooms32.40%
Four Bedrooms10.70%
Five Bedrooms or more6.10%
As % of Housing Units
         

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.45
Median year structure was built1942
Median Value of occupied units$50,400
Median Price asked for vacant units$73,800

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size1.83
Median year structure was built1947
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$242

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0.60%
Second Mortgage5.20%
Home Equity Loan4.90%
Simple Mortgage42.50%
Debt Free46.90%
As % of Housing Units
         
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs16%