Benwood, WV Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 824 housing units in Benwood.
This represents a 2.7% decline from 847 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 824 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Benwood is about 58.8%.
Benwood's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 14.2%.
Average household size is 2.22 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Benwood were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.50% |
| One Bedroom | 17.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 35.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 34.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 9.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.30% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $37,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $44,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
| Median year structure was built | 1960 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $261 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 2.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 2.40% |
| Simple Mortgage | 22.80% |
| Debt Free | 72.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 12% |
