Charleston, WV Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 27,084 housing units in Charleston.
This represents a 3.7% decline from 28,111 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 26,616 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 468 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Charleston is about 58%.
Charleston's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.6%.
Average household size is 2.11 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Charleston were built after 1954.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.70% |
| One Bedroom | 17.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 31% |
| Three Bedrooms | 32.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 13.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Median year structure was built | 1953 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $101,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $89,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.87 |
| Median year structure was built | 1955 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $374 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 44.50% |
| Debt Free | 40.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.5% |
