Carthage, MS Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,634 housing units in Carthage.
This represents a 3.5% growth from 1,578 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,285 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 349 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Carthage is about 64.9%.
Carthage's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 10%.
Average household size is 2.64 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Carthage were built after 1973.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 8.40% |
| Two Bedrooms | 29.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 46.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 14.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Median year structure was built | 1970 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $68,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $55,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.05 |
| Median year structure was built | 1977 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $278 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 0.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 40.70% |
| Debt Free | 54.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 13.6% |
