Des Moines, IA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 85,105 housing units in Des Moines.
This represents a 2.2% growth from 83,289 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 84,595 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 510 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Des Moines is about 64.7%.
Des Moines's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.4%.
Average household size is 2.39 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Des Moines were built after 1954.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.50% |
| One Bedroom | 15.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 37.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 32.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 8.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Median year structure was built | 1951 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $81,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $57,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
| Median year structure was built | 1964 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $474 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8% |
| Simple Mortgage | 55.60% |
| Debt Free | 28.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.6% |
