Pottstown, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 9,996 housing units in Pottstown.
This represents a 3.1% growth from 9,700 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 9,996 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Pottstown is about 55.7%.
Pottstown's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.4%.
Average household size is 2.35 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Pottstown were built after 1944.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.90% |
| One Bedroom | 17.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 24.20% |
| Three Bedrooms | 39.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 11.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Median year structure was built | 1944 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $87,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $80,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.02 |
| Median year structure was built | 1944 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $507 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 45.90% |
| Debt Free | 34.90% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.9% |
