Buckhannon, WV Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,438 housing units in Buckhannon.
This represents a 0.8% decline from 2,457 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 2,422 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 16 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Buckhannon is about 59.8%.
Buckhannon's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.9%.
Average household size is 2.09 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Buckhannon were built after 1955.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.10% |
| One Bedroom | 17.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 23.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 39.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 13.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Median year structure was built | 1950 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $71,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $65,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Median year structure was built | 1965 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $339 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 1.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 4.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 41.80% |
| Debt Free | 52.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 13.9% |
