Bethel, AK Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,981 housing units in Bethel.
This represents a 22% growth from 1,624 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,621 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 360 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Bethel is about 43.2%.
Bethel's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 12.1%.
Average household size is 3 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Bethel were built after 1982.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 9.60% |
| One Bedroom | 21.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 28.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 30.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.19 |
| Median year structure was built | 1982 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $146,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $75,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.86 |
| Median year structure was built | 1982 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $644 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52.40% |
| Debt Free | 39.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19% |
