Riverhead, NY Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 4,173 housing units in Riverhead.
This represents a 18% growth from 3,536 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 3,816 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 357 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Riverhead is about 58.9%.
Riverhead's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.9%.
Average household size is 2.61 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Riverhead were built after 1965.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.70% |
| One Bedroom | 15.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32% |
| Three Bedrooms | 37.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 9.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
| Median year structure was built | 1960 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $131,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $147,700 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Median year structure was built | 1972 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $768 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.80% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 48.20% |
| Debt Free | 38.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 23.5% |
