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Chester Township, PA Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,754 housing units in Chester Township. This represents a 6.7% decline from 1,879 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 1,754 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 Township is about 60.9%. Chester Township's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.4%. Average household size is 2.81 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Chester Township were built after 1963.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0.50%
One Bedroom8%
Two Bedrooms25.50%
Three Bedrooms59.20%
Four Bedrooms6.80%
Five Bedrooms or more0%
As % of Housing Units
         

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.72
Median year structure was built1965
Median Value of occupied units$62,000
Median Price asked for vacant units$55,900

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.93
Median year structure was built1958
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$334

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan1.30%
Second Mortgage12.10%
Home Equity Loan8%
Simple Mortgage56.60%
Debt Free22.10%
As % of Housing Units
         
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs20%