Seattle, WA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 270,536 housing units in Seattle.
This represents a 8.6% growth from 249,032 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 270,536 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Seattle is about 48.4%.
Seattle's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.4%.
Average household size is 2.08 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Seattle were built after 1953.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 10.30% |
| One Bedroom | 26.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 28.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 21.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.60% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.30% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Median year structure was built | 1946 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $259,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $260,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.82 |
| Median year structure was built | 1961 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $758 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 55.50% |
| Debt Free | 27.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.7% |
