East Chicago, IN Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 13,261 housing units in East Chicago.
This represents a 1.7% decline from 13,484 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 13,261 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in East Chicago is about 44.6%.
East Chicago's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.7%.
Average household size is 2.75 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in East Chicago were built after 1948.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.50% |
| One Bedroom | 15.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 40.20% |
| Three Bedrooms | 29% |
| Four Bedrooms | 8.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.08 |
| Median year structure was built | 1944 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $69,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $51,900 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Median year structure was built | 1953 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $344 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 48.20% |
| Debt Free | 43% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.5% |
