Barrow, AK Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,620 housing units in Barrow.
This represents a 36.8% growth from 1,184 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,510 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 110 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Barrow is about 40.6%.
Barrow's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 15.4%.
Average household size is 3.27 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Barrow were built after 1983.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 7.50% |
| One Bedroom | 23.80% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 28.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 8.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 4.04 |
| Median year structure was built | 1986 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $145,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $102,100 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Median year structure was built | 1982 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $880 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 4.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 47.80% |
| Debt Free | 44.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.2% |
