Charles City, IA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 3,599 housing units in Charles City.
This represents a 2.7% growth from 3,505 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 3,403 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 196 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Charles City is about 66.8%.
Charles City's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.5%.
Average household size is 2.22 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Charles City were built after 1954.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 1% |
| One Bedroom | 15.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 28.20% |
| Three Bedrooms | 40.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 13.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.35 |
Median year structure was built | 1952 |
Median Value of occupied units | $63,600 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $53,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 1.96 |
Median year structure was built | 1958 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $322 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 1.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3% |
| Simple Mortgage | 36.30% |
| Debt Free | 54% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.6% |