Carthage, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,313 housing units in Carthage.
This represents a 0.2% decline from 1,316 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,303 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 10 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Carthage is about 69.7%.
Carthage's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.2%.
Average household size is 2.23 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Carthage were built after 1955.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 2% |
| One Bedroom | 12.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 27.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 45.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.50% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.27 |
Median year structure was built | 1953 |
Median Value of occupied units | $66,000 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $55,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.15 |
Median year structure was built | 1956 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $239 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 1.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 42.90% |
| Debt Free | 49.70% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.8% |