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 Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 11.80% |
| Two Bedrooms | 34.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 33.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 16.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Median year structure was built | 1960 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $79,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $28,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Median year structure was built | 1964 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $252 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 8% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.40% |
| Simple Mortgage | 36.90% |
| Debt Free | 49.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14% |
