Carthage, TX Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,938 housing units in Carthage.
This represents a 5.8% growth from 2,776 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 2,545 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 393 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Carthage is about 68.6%.
Carthage's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 10.8%.
Average household size is 2.43 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Carthage were built after 1971.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.30% |
| One Bedroom | 9.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 31.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 49.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.60% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $60,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $60,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.9 |
| Median year structure was built | 1979 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $327 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 0% |
| Home Equity Loan | 2.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 45.60% |
| Debt Free | 51.50% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.1% |
