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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 Type1%
One Bedroom15.20%
Two Bedrooms28.20%
Three Bedrooms40.60%
Four Bedrooms13.30%
Five Bedrooms or more1.80%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.35
Median year structure was built1952
Median Value of occupied units$63,600
Median Price asked for vacant units$53,600

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size1.96
Median year structure was built1958
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$322

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan1.10%
Second Mortgage5.60%
Home Equity Loan3%
Simple Mortgage36.30%
Debt Free54%
As % of Housing Units
         
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs14.6%