Asheville, NC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 33,596 housing units in Asheville.
This represents a 13.1% growth from 29,713 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 33,505 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 91 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Asheville is about 56.3%.
Asheville's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.5%.
Average household size is 2.14 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Asheville were built after 1961.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.80% |
| One Bedroom | 15% |
| Two Bedrooms | 35.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 35.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 9.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
| Median year structure was built | 1959 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $109,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $88,900 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
| Median year structure was built | 1965 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $439 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 44.60% |
| Debt Free | 39.70% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.5% |
