Chester, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 14,976 housing units in Chester.
This represents a 9.3% decline from 16,512 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 14,976 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 is about 47.7%.
Chester's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 14.4%.
Average household size is 2.65 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Chester were built after 1948.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.90% |
| One Bedroom | 17.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 22% |
| Three Bedrooms | 47.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
| Median year structure was built | 1943 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $43,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $33,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Median year structure was built | 1955 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $432 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 45.60% |
| Debt Free | 41.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.7% |
