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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 Type0%
One Bedroom9.20%
Two Bedrooms35.40%
Three Bedrooms44.50%
Four Bedrooms10%
Five Bedrooms or more0.90%
As % of Housing Units
         

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.51
Median year structure was built1975
Median Value of occupied units$52,900

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size1.72
Median year structure was built1965
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$475

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage2.10%
Home Equity Loan4.20%
Simple Mortgage49%
Debt Free44.80%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs13.8%