Bluefield, WV Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 5,976 housing units in Bluefield.
This represents a 0.5% decline from 6,007 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 5,781 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 195 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Bluefield is about 66.8%.
Bluefield's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 15.5%.
Average household size is 2.25 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Bluefield were built after 1948.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.50% |
| One Bedroom | 9.40% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 39.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 14.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Median year structure was built | 1948 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $59,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $29,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Median year structure was built | 1948 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $325 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 3.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 34.30% |
| Debt Free | 58.50% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.4% |
