St. Louis, MO Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 176,354 housing units in St. Louis.
This represents a 9.5% decline from 194,919 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 176,354 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in St. Louis is about 46.9%.
St. Louis's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 16.6%.
Average household size is 2.29 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in St. Louis were built after 1941.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 3.60% |
| One Bedroom | 28.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 38.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 18.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.53 |
Median year structure was built | 1939 |
Median Value of occupied units | $63,900 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $51,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.09 |
Median year structure was built | 1946 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $343 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6% |
| Simple Mortgage | 51.70% |
| Debt Free | 36.80% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.1% |