Swissvale, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 5,097 housing units in Swissvale.
This represents a 3.5% decline from 5,284 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 5,097 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Swissvale is about 53.9%.
Swissvale's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.2%.
Average household size is 2.06 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Swissvale were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.20% |
| One Bedroom | 19.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 36.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 31.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4.30% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $54,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $39,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.79 |
| Median year structure was built | 1949 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $369 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 3.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.40% |
| Simple Mortgage | 47.60% |
| Debt Free | 39.90% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.4% |
