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Iowa City, IA Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 26,052 housing units in Iowa City. This represents a 16% growth from 22,464 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 25,612 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 440 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Iowa City is about 46.6%. Iowa City's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.3%. Average household size is 2.23 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Iowa City were built after 1973.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type4.70%
One Bedroom16.80%
Two Bedrooms32%
Three Bedrooms29.80%
Four Bedrooms12.90%
Five Bedrooms or more3.90%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.55
Median year structure was built1972
Median Value of occupied units$128,300
Median Price asked for vacant units$130,400

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size1.95
Median year structure was built1974
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$376

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0.50%
Second Mortgage7.30%
Home Equity Loan10.50%
Simple Mortgage55.70%
Debt Free25.90%
As % of Housing Units
         
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs17.9%