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Tama, IA Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,150 housing units in Tama. This represents a 0.8% decline from 1,159 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 1,084 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 66 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Tama is about 70.5%. Tama's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.3%. Average household size is 2.5 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Tama were built after 1941.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type1%
One Bedroom10.90%
Two Bedrooms31.70%
Three Bedrooms38.60%
Four Bedrooms16.10%
Five Bedrooms or more1.70%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.61
Median year structure was built1939
Median Value of occupied units$58,400
Median Price asked for vacant units$70,600

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.25
Median year structure was built1954
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$329

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0.60%
Second Mortgage8.20%
Home Equity Loan4.70%
Simple Mortgage38.40%
Debt Free48%
As % of Housing Units
         
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs15.2%