Wilkes-Barre, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 20,294 housing units in Wilkes-Barre.
This represents a 2.1% decline from 20,734 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 20,294 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 is about 53.5%.
Wilkes-Barre's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.5%.
Average household size is 2.2 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Wilkes-Barre were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.90% |
| One Bedroom | 16.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 22.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 43.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 9.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $64,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $47,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.91 |
| Median year structure was built | 1946 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $360 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.20% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 36.80% |
| Debt Free | 49.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.8% |
