West Chicago, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 6,739 housing units in West Chicago.
This represents a 38.2% growth from 4,877 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 6,731 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 8 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in West Chicago is about 67.4%.
West Chicago's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.1%.
Average household size is 3.63 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in West Chicago were built after 1973.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.20% |
| One Bedroom | 13.40% |
| Two Bedrooms | 25.90% |
| Three Bedrooms | 31.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 23.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.67 |
| Median year structure was built | 1975 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $160,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $252,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.54 |
| Median year structure was built | 1972 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $672 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.60% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 64.50% |
| Debt Free | 17.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 22.1% |
