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Elkader, IA Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 700 housing units in Elkader. This represents a 1% decline from 707 in 1990.

Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 700 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Elkader is about 75.6%. Elkader's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8%. Average household size is 2.17 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Elkader were built after 1939.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0%
One Bedroom10.30%
Two Bedrooms26.10%
Three Bedrooms45.40%
Four Bedrooms15.60%
Five Bedrooms or more2.60%
As % of Housing Units
         

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.31
Median year structure was built1939
Median Value of occupied units$66,000
Median Price asked for vacant units$295,000

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size1.75
Median year structure was built1939
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$264

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage3.80%
Home Equity Loan7.30%
Simple Mortgage35.70%
Debt Free53.20%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs14.9%