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Dows, IA Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 318 housing units in Dows. This represents a 3.9% decline from 331 in 1990.

Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 318 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Dows is about 77.5%. Dows's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 10.4%. Average household size is 2.15 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Dows were built after 1941.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0%
One Bedroom11.60%
Two Bedrooms32.40%
Three Bedrooms34.30%
Four Bedrooms19.20%
Five Bedrooms or more2.50%
As % of Housing Units
         

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.05
Median year structure was built1939
Median Value of occupied units$31,100
Median Price asked for vacant units$13,800

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.48
Median year structure was built1955
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$269

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage1.90%
Home Equity Loan0.90%
Simple Mortgage30.70%
Debt Free66.50%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs11.5%