Chester, CT Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 666 housing units in Chester.
This represents a 2.9% growth from 647 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 620 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 46 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Chester is about 73%.
Chester's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.9%.
Average household size is 2.52 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Chester were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.90% |
| One Bedroom | 11.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 18.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 50.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 17.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $180,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $725 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 19.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 33.30% |
| Debt Free | 37.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.3% |
