Essex, IA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 392 housing units in Essex.
This represents a 0% decline from 392 in 1990.
Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 392 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Essex is about 74.6%.
Essex's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.4%.
Average household size is 2.46 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Essex were built after 1947.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.80% |
| One Bedroom | 11.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 25% |
| Three Bedrooms | 39% |
| Four Bedrooms | 20.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.30% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $48,300 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $27,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Median year structure was built | 1964 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $310 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 2.20% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 50% |
| Debt Free | 40.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 12.1% |
