Chester, NY Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,484 housing units in Chester.
This represents a 4% growth from 1,427 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,451 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 33 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Chester is about 57.9%.
Chester's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.4%.
Average household size is 2.51 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Chester were built after 1976.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.30% |
| One Bedroom | 12.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 44.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 28.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 11.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Median year structure was built | 1975 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $130,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $97,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
| Median year structure was built | 1976 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $805 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 2% |
| Home Equity Loan | 12.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 59.90% |
| Debt Free | 25.50% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 23.3% |
