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Lewes, DE Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,363 housing units in Lewes. This represents a 21% growth from 1,953 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 2,224 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 139 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Lewes is about 77.2%. Lewes's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 43.6%. Average household size is 1.97 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Lewes were built after 1969.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0.70%
One Bedroom4.20%
Two Bedrooms27.70%
Three Bedrooms39.20%
Four Bedrooms21.40%
Five Bedrooms or more6.70%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.04
Median year structure was built1969
Median Value of occupied units$241,500
Median Price asked for vacant units$250,000

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size1.76
Median year structure was built1969
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$568

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage5.80%
Home Equity Loan9%
Simple Mortgage35.40%
Debt Free49.80%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs15%