Bessemer City, NC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,180 housing units in Bessemer City.
This represents a 17% growth from 1,864 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 2,077 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 103 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Bessemer City is about 64.6%.
Bessemer City's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.9%.
Average household size is 2.53 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Bessemer City were built after 1967.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.60% |
| One Bedroom | 10.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 36.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 45.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 6.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Median year structure was built | 1965 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $71,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $63,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median year structure was built | 1971 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $389 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 12.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 43% |
| Debt Free | 35% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.1% |
