Carteret, NJ Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 7,320 housing units in Carteret.
This represents a 7.5% growth from 6,811 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 7,320 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Carteret is about 68.3%.
Carteret's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.8%.
Average household size is 2.88 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Carteret were built after 1956.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.60% |
| One Bedroom | 10.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 28.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 39.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 15.60% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.99 |
| Median year structure was built | 1955 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $135,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $112,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Median year structure was built | 1956 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $713 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 6% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 50.20% |
| Debt Free | 35% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 23.6% |
