Tamaqua, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 3,602 housing units in Tamaqua.
This represents a 0.2% growth from 3,594 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 3,388 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 214 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Tamaqua is about 68.2%.
Tamaqua's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.7%.
Average household size is 2.25 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Tamaqua were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.50% |
| One Bedroom | 12.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 20.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 50.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $46,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $28,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.84 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $346 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 44.60% |
| Debt Free | 43.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.4% |
