South Charleston, WV Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 6,860 housing units in South Charleston.
This represents a 3.3% growth from 6,640 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 6,851 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 9 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in South Charleston is about 67.6%.
South Charleston's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.7%.
Average household size is 2.12 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in South Charleston were built after 1956.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.10% |
| One Bedroom | 11% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 41.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 11.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Median year structure was built | 1954 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $86,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $63,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2 |
| Median year structure was built | 1963 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $412 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 44.70% |
| Debt Free | 40.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.5% |
