Ephrata, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 5,668 housing units in Ephrata.
This represents a 12.3% growth from 5,047 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 5,668 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Ephrata is about 61.1%.
Ephrata's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.5%.
Average household size is 2.38 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Ephrata were built after 1959.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.80% |
| One Bedroom | 14.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 26% |
| Three Bedrooms | 48.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 9.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Median year structure was built | 1962 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $99,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $85,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.91 |
| Median year structure was built | 1954 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $463 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 11.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 50.40% |
| Debt Free | 30.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20% |
