Scarborough, ME Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,784 housing units in Scarborough.
This represents a 52.6% growth from 1,169 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,712 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 72 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Scarborough is about 75.5%.
Scarborough's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.6%.
Average household size is 2.42 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Scarborough were built after 1985.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0% |
| One Bedroom | 3.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 47.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 34.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 13.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Median year structure was built | 1988 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $142,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $47,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.76 |
| Median year structure was built | 1982 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $765 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 12.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 13.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 51.80% |
| Debt Free | 22.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.7% |
