Dows, IA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 318 housing units in Dows.
This represents a 3.9% decline from 331 in 1990.
Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 318 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Dows is about 77.5%.
Dows's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 10.4%.
Average household size is 2.15 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Dows were built after 1941.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0% |
| One Bedroom | 11.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 34.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 19.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.50% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $31,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $13,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Median year structure was built | 1955 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $269 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 1.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 0.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 30.70% |
| Debt Free | 66.50% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 11.5% |
