Wilkes-Barre Township, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,572 housing units in Wilkes-Barre Township.
This represents a 6.7% decline from 1,685 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,572 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Wilkes-Barre Township is about 60.8%.
Wilkes-Barre Township's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.4%.
Average household size is 2.16 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Wilkes-Barre Township were built after 1943.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 13.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 35.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 40.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.50% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $68,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $45,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.81 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $675 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 28.10% |
| Debt Free | 58.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19% |
