Chester Township, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,754 housing units in Chester Township.
This represents a 6.7% decline from 1,879 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,754 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Chester Township is about 60.9%.
Chester Township's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.4%.
Average household size is 2.81 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Chester Township were built after 1963.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.50% |
| One Bedroom | 8% |
| Two Bedrooms | 25.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 59.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 6.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
| Median year structure was built | 1965 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $62,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $55,900 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.93 |
| Median year structure was built | 1958 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $334 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 1.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 12.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8% |
| Simple Mortgage | 56.60% |
| Debt Free | 22.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20% |
