Columbia, MD Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 35,289 housing units in Columbia.
This represents a 15.1% growth from 30,651 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 35,249 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 40 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Columbia is about 66%.
Columbia's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.1%.
Average household size is 2.55 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Columbia were built after 1980.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.20% |
| One Bedroom | 13.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 18.20% |
| Three Bedrooms | 33% |
| Four Bedrooms | 27.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 6.50% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
| Median year structure was built | 1979 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $180,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $181,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Median year structure was built | 1981 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $895 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 12.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 13.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 63.90% |
| Debt Free | 10.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.1% |
