Swarthmore, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,064 housing units in Swarthmore.
This represents a 2.4% decline from 2,115 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 2,064 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Swarthmore is about 72.1%.
Swarthmore's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.4%.
Average household size is 2.46 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Swarthmore were built after 1941.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.90% |
| One Bedroom | 10.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 22% |
| Three Bedrooms | 25.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 20.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 19.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.92 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $258,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $225,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.27 |
| Median year structure was built | 1944 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $730 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.60% |
| Second Mortgage | 13.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 11.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 42.20% |
| Debt Free | 31.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.1% |
