West Helena, AR Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 3,510 housing units in West Helena.
This represents a 4.4% decline from 3,671 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 3,457 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 53 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in West Helena is about 49.5%.
West Helena's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.4%.
Average household size is 2.66 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in West Helena were built after 1966.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 7.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 41% |
| Three Bedrooms | 42.70% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Median year structure was built | 1964 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $46,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $15,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
| Median year structure was built | 1968 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $249 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 3.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 1.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 45.70% |
| Debt Free | 49.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.7% |
