Council Bluffs, IA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 24,367 housing units in Council Bluffs.
This represents a 9.5% growth from 22,244 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 24,073 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 294 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Council Bluffs is about 65.1%.
Council Bluffs's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6%.
Average household size is 2.49 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Council Bluffs were built after 1956.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 2.40% |
| One Bedroom | 14.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 36.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 36% |
| Four Bedrooms | 9.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.63 |
Median year structure was built | 1954 |
Median Value of occupied units | $78,200 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $68,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.21 |
Median year structure was built | 1964 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $467 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 51.70% |
| Debt Free | 32.40% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.1% |