Chester, WV Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,292 housing units in Chester.
This represents a 3.7% decline from 1,341 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,292 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Chester is about 62.9%.
Chester's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.5%.
Average household size is 2.24 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Chester were built after 1945.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0% |
| One Bedroom | 16.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 34.20% |
| Three Bedrooms | 37.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.60% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $59,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $39,700 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.91 |
| Median year structure was built | 1956 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $263 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 2% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 46.70% |
| Debt Free | 45% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.9% |
