Chesterton, IN Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 4,186 housing units in Chesterton.
This represents a 19.4% growth from 3,507 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 4,128 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 58 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Chesterton is about 69.4%.
Chesterton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.2%.
Average household size is 2.59 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Chesterton were built after 1971.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.20% |
| One Bedroom | 3.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 33.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 44.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 15% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Median year structure was built | 1971 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $133,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $87,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Median year structure was built | 1972 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $575 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.90% |
| Second Mortgage | 8.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 12.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 55.10% |
| Debt Free | 22.90% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.1% |
