West Branch, IA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 904 housing units in West Branch.
This represents a 23.7% growth from 731 in 1990.
Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 904 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in West Branch is about 78.6%.
West Branch's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.5%.
Average household size is 2.52 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in West Branch were built after 1970.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.60% |
| One Bedroom | 7.40% |
| Two Bedrooms | 33% |
| Three Bedrooms | 42.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 15.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Median year structure was built | 1971 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $97,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.93 |
| Median year structure was built | 1961 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $300 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 13.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 50.90% |
| Debt Free | 25.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.3% |
