Charleston, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 8,155 housing units in Charleston.
This represents a 21.2% growth from 6,726 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 8,115 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 40 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Charleston is about 45.9%.
Charleston's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.7%.
Average household size is 2.22 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Charleston were built after 1969.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 5.30% |
| One Bedroom | 15.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 34.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 32% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
| Median year structure was built | 1965 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $80,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $72,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.06 |
| Median year structure was built | 1973 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $344 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52.40% |
| Debt Free | 36.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.5% |
