Beacon, IA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 229 housing units in Beacon.
This represents a 19.3% growth from 192 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 205 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 24 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Beacon is about 88%.
Beacon's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.7%.
Average household size is 2.42 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Beacon were built after 1975.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 0% |
| One Bedroom | 9.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 35.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 44.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.51 |
Median year structure was built | 1975 |
Median Value of occupied units | $52,900 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 1.72 |
Median year structure was built | 1965 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $475 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 2.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 4.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 49% |
| Debt Free | 44.80% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 13.8% |