South Plainfield, NJ Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 7,307 housing units in South Plainfield.
This represents a 7.1% growth from 6,823 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 7,307 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in South Plainfield is about 88.9%.
South Plainfield's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 2.1%.
Average household size is 3.01 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in South Plainfield were built after 1958.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.40% |
| One Bedroom | 3% |
| Two Bedrooms | 15.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 51.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 25.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.06 |
| Median year structure was built | 1958 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $165,800 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $142,900 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Median year structure was built | 1957 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $1,015 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 15.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 49.90% |
| Debt Free | 27.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 22.3% |
