Cape Girardeau, MO Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 15,818 housing units in Cape Girardeau.
This represents a 8.1% growth from 14,627 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 15,383 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 435 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Cape Girardeau is about 57.3%.
Cape Girardeau's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.2%.
Average household size is 2.24 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Cape Girardeau were built after 1968.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.80% |
| One Bedroom | 14.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 32.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 14.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Median year structure was built | 1966 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $90,800 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $67,100 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
| Median year structure was built | 1972 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $320 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 2.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 48.60% |
| Debt Free | 37.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.8% |
