Smithers, WV Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 555 housing units in Smithers.
This represents a 3.5% decline from 575 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 548 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 7 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Smithers is about 58.3%.
Smithers's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 18.4%.
Average household size is 2.05 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Smithers were built after 1953.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.40% |
| One Bedroom | 13.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 48.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 32.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 5% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.93 |
| Median year structure was built | 1950 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $56,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $43,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Median year structure was built | 1957 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $306 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 0.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 2.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 28.50% |
| Debt Free | 67.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.3% |
