Watseka, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,490 housing units in Watseka.
This represents a 8.1% growth from 2,303 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 2,445 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 45 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Watseka is about 67%.
Watseka's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.1%.
Average household size is 2.33 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Watseka were built after 1956.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.90% |
| One Bedroom | 7% |
| Two Bedrooms | 45.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 30.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median year structure was built | 1953 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $71,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $55,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
| Median year structure was built | 1965 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $333 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.20% |
| Home Equity Loan | 4.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 40.80% |
| Debt Free | 49.70% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.8% |
