Wheaton, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 19,900 housing units in Wheaton.
This represents a 6.8% growth from 18,630 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 19,900 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Wheaton is about 74.1%.
Wheaton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 2.5%.
Average household size is 2.64 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Wheaton were built after 1973.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 2% |
| One Bedroom | 11.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 21.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 32.70% |
| Four Bedrooms | 27.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.89 |
Median year structure was built | 1973 |
Median Value of occupied units | $222,100 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $195,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 1.92 |
Median year structure was built | 1974 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $854 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 14.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 57.60% |
| Debt Free | 20.60% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.3% |