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Sheldon, IA Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,132 housing units in Sheldon. This represents a 6.2% growth from 2,008 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 1,998 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 134 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Sheldon is about 70%. Sheldon's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.9%. Average household size is 2.32 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Sheldon were built after 1962.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0.70%
One Bedroom11.80%
Two Bedrooms34.60%
Three Bedrooms33.90%
Four Bedrooms16.10%
Five Bedrooms or more2.90%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.38
Median year structure was built1960
Median Value of occupied units$79,600
Median Price asked for vacant units$28,400

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.18
Median year structure was built1964
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$252

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage8%
Home Equity Loan5.40%
Simple Mortgage36.90%
Debt Free49.80%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs14%