West Des Moines, IA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 20,774 housing units in West Des Moines.
This represents a 52% growth from 13,668 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 20,400 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 374 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in West Des Moines is about 62.2%.
West Des Moines's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.8%.
Average household size is 2.33 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in West Des Moines were built after 1983.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.40% |
| One Bedroom | 10.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 38% |
| Three Bedrooms | 29.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 17.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Median year structure was built | 1983 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $140,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $115,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.85 |
| Median year structure was built | 1984 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $642 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.50% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 62% |
| Debt Free | 18% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.7% |
