Wilmington, DE Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 32,138 housing units in Wilmington.
This represents a 2.9% growth from 31,244 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 32,138 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Wilmington is about 50.1%.
Wilmington's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11%.
Average household size is 2.39 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Wilmington were built after 1945.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 4% |
| One Bedroom | 19.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 23.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 41.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 8.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $89,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $73,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Median year structure was built | 1951 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $520 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.80% |
| Second Mortgage | 8.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52.80% |
| Debt Free | 29.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.6% |
