Rock Island, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 17,507 housing units in Rock Island.
This represents a 2.2% decline from 17,901 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 17,487 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 20 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Rock Island is about 65.1%.
Rock Island's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.9%.
Average household size is 2.31 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Rock Island were built after 1949.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.50% |
| One Bedroom | 16.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 34.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 33.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 11.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Median year structure was built | 1948 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $70,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $52,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2 |
| Median year structure was built | 1952 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $398 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 47.30% |
| Debt Free | 41% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.9% |
