Washington Heights, NY Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 533 housing units in Washington Heights.
This represents a 15.4% growth from 462 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 533 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Washington Heights is about 77%.
Washington Heights's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.3%.
Average household size is 2.59 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Washington Heights were built after 1959.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 7.10% |
| One Bedroom | 8.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 18.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 41.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 18.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 6.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
| Median year structure was built | 1961 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $105,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Median year structure was built | 1956 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 2.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 57.80% |
| Debt Free | 34.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.5% |
