Chester, SC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,780 housing units in Chester.
This represents a 1.8% decline from 2,830 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 2,780 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 60.9%.
Chester's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.6%.
Average household size is 2.55 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Chester were built after 1961.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.50% |
| One Bedroom | 9.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 35.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 41.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Median year structure was built | 1957 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $62,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $9,999 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Median year structure was built | 1970 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $338 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 48.40% |
| Debt Free | 38.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16% |
