Murphysboro, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 4,222 housing units in Murphysboro.
This represents a 2.6% growth from 4,114 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 4,120 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 102 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Murphysboro is about 59.3%.
Murphysboro's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.6%.
Average household size is 2.2 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Murphysboro were built after 1953.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.20% |
| One Bedroom | 15.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 46.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 29.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 5.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Median year structure was built | 1947 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $50,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $45,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.93 |
| Median year structure was built | 1960 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $221 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 0.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 49% |
| Debt Free | 47.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.7% |
