Charlotte, NC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 230,556 housing units in Charlotte.
This represents a 35.3% growth from 170,430 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 230,135 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 421 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Charlotte is about 57.5%.
Charlotte's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.4%.
Average household size is 2.46 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Charlotte were built after 1978.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.30% |
| One Bedroom | 14.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 29.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 34.70% |
| Four Bedrooms | 16.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Median year structure was built | 1978 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $134,300 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $123,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Median year structure was built | 1979 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $642 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.50% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 14.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 57% |
| Debt Free | 18.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.6% |
