Total housing units: The total number of housing units. A housing unit may be a house, an apartment, a mobile home or trailer, a group of rooms, or a single room occupied as separate living quarters, or if vacant, intended for occupancy as separate living quarters. Separate living quarters are those in which the occupants live separately from any other individuals in the building and which have direct access from outside the building or through a common hall.

Occupied housing units: The percent of total housing units that are occupied. A housing unit is occupied if it is the usual place of residence of the person or group of people living in it at the time of enumeration or if the occupants are only temporarily absent; that is, away on vacation or business.

Vacant housing units: The percent of total housing units that are vacant. A housing unit is vacant if no one is living in it at the time of enumeration, unless its occupants are only temporarily absent. Units temporarily occupied at the time of enumeration entirely by people who have a usual residence elsewhere are classified as vacant. New units not yet occupied are classified as vacant housing units if construction has reached a point where all exterior windows and doors are installed and final usable floors are in place. Vacant units are excluded from the housing inventory if they are open to the elements; that is, the roof, walls, windows, and/or doors no longer protect the interior from the elements. Also excluded are vacant units with a sign that they are condemned or they are to be demolished.

Total occupied housing units: The total number of housing units that are occupied. A housing unit is occupied if it is the usual place of residence of the person or group of people living in it at the time of enumeration or if the occupants are only temporarily absent; that is, away on vacation or business.

Owner occupied: The percent of total occupied housing units that are owner occupied. A housing unit is owner occupied if the owner or co-owner lives in the unit.

Renter occupied: The percent of total occupied housing units that are renter occupied. All occupied housing units that are not owner occupied, whether they are rented for cash rent or occupied without payment of cash rent, are classified as renter occupied.

Total housing units: The total number of housing units. A housing unit may be a house, an apartment, a mobile home or trailer, a group of rooms, or a single room occupied as separate living quarters, or if vacant, intended for occupancy as separate living quarters. Separate living quarters are those in which the occupants live separately from any other individuals in the building and which have direct access from outside the building or through a common hall.

Built 1999 to March 2000: The percent of total housing units, whether occupied or vacant, that were built in 1999 or from Jan to March 2000. Year structure built refers to when the building was first constructed, not when it was remodeled, added to, or converted. For housing units under construction that met the housing unit definition--that is, all exterior windows, doors, and final usable floors were in place--the category "1999 or 2000" was used for tabulations. For mobile homes, houseboats, RVs, etc, the manufacturer's model year was assumed to be the year built.

Built 1995 to 1998: The percent of total housing units, whether occupied or vacant, that were built from 1995 to 1998. Year structure built refers to when the building was first constructed, not when it was remodeled, added to, or converted. For mobile homes, houseboats, RVs, etc, the manufacturer's model year was assumed to be the year built.

Built 1990 to 1994: The percent of total housing units, whether occupied or vacant, that were built from 1990 to 1994. Year structure built refers to when the building was first constructed, not when it was remodeled, added to, or converted. For mobile homes, houseboats, RVs, etc, the manufacturer's model year was assumed to be the year built.

Built 1980 to 1989: The percent of total housing units, whether occupied or vacant, that were built from 1980 to 1989. Year structure built refers to when the building was first constructed, not when it was remodeled, added to, or converted. For mobile homes, houseboats, RVs, etc, the manufacturer's model year was assumed to be the year built.

Built 1970 to 1979: The percent of total housing units, whether occupied or vacant, that were built from 1970 to 1979. Year structure built refers to when the building was first constructed, not when it was remodeled, added to, or converted. For mobile homes, houseboats, RVs, etc, the manufacturer's model year was assumed to be the year built.

Built 1960 to 1969: The percent of total housing units, whether occupied or vacant, that were built from 1960 to 1969. Year structure built refers to when the building was first constructed, not when it was remodeled, added to, or converted. For mobile homes, houseboats, RVs, etc, the manufacturer's model year was assumed to be the year built.

Built 1950 to 1959: The percent of total housing units, whether occupied or vacant, that were built from 1950 to 1959. Year structure built refers to when the building was first constructed, not when it was remodeled, added to, or converted. For mobile homes, houseboats, RVs, etc, the manufacturer's model year was assumed to be the year built.

Built 1949 or earlier: The percent of total housing units, whether occupied or vacant, that were built before 1950. Year structure built refers to when the building was first constructed, not when it was remodeled, added to, or converted. For mobile homes, houseboats, RVs, etc, the manufacturer's model year was assumed to be the year built.

Total occupied housing units: The total number of housing units that are occupied. A housing unit is occupied if it is the usual place of residence of the person or group of people living in it at the time of enumeration or if the occupants are only temporarily absent; that is, away on vacation or business.

Moved in 1999 to March 2000: The percent of total occupied housing units in which the householder moved into the unit in 1999 or 2000.

Moved in 1995 to 1998: The percent of total occupied housing units in which the householder moved into the unit from 1995 to 1998.

Moved in 1990 to 1994: The percent of total occupied housing units in which the householder moved into the unit from 1990 to 1994.

Moved in 1989 or earlier: The percent of total occupied housing units in which the householder moved into the unit in 1989 or earler.

Total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent: The total number of housing units that are occupied by renters who pay cash rent. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

Average contract rent: The total contract rent for all renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent in this area, divided by the total number of renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent in this area. Contract rent is the monthly rent agreed to or contracted for, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

Average gross rent: The total gross rent for all renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent in this area, divided by the total number of renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent in this area. Gross rent is the contract rent (the monthly rent agree to or contracted for with or without utilities or other services) plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.) if these are paid by the renter (or paid for the renter by someone else). Gross rent is intended to eliminate differentials that result from varying practices with respect to the inclusion of utilities and fuels as part of the rental payment. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...less than $200: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs of less than $200. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$200-299: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $200 to $299. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$300-399: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $300 to $399. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$400-499: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $400 to $499. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$500-599: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $500 to $599. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$600-699: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $600 to $699. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$700-799: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $700 to $799. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$800-899: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $800 to $899. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$900-999: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $900 to $999. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$1,000-1,249: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $1,000 to $1,249. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$1,250-1,499: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $1,250 to $1,499. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$1,500-1,999: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $1,500 to $1,999. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$2,000-2,499: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $2,000 to $2,499. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$2,500-2,999: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs from $2,500 to $2,999. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...$3,000 or more: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and paying selected owner costs more than $3,000. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property; real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities; and fuels. It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees).

...less than $100: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay less than $100 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$100-149: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $100 to $149 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$150-199: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $150 to $199 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$200-249: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $200 to $249 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$250-299: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $250 to $299 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$300-349: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $300 to $349 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$350-399: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $350 to $399 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$400-449: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $400 to $449 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$450-499: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $450 to $499 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$500-549: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $500 to $549 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$550-599: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $550 to $599 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$600-649: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $600 to $649 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$650-699: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $650 to $699 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$700-749: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $700 to $749 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$750-799: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $750 to $799 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$800-899: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay from $800 to $899 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$900-999: The percent of total renter-occupied housing unitspaying cash rent that pay from $900 to $999 in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...$1000 or more: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent that pay $1000 or more in gross rent. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...less than 10% of household income: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage that pay selected monthly owner costs totaling less than 10% of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings.)

...10-14% of household income: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage that pay selected monthly owner costs totalling 10% to 14% of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings.)

...15-19% of household income: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage that pay selected monthly owner costs totaling 15% to 19% of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings.)

...20-24% of household income: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage that pay selected monthly owner costs totaling 20% to 24% of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings.)

...25-29% of household income: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage that pay selected monthly owner costs totaling 25% to 29% of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings.)

...30-34% of household income: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage that pay selected monthly owner costs totaling 30% to 34% of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings.)

...35-39% of household income: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage that pay selected monthly owner costs totaling 35% to 39% of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings.)

...40-49% of household income: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage that pay selected monthly owner costs totaling 40% to 49% of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings.)

...50% or more of household income: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage that pay selected monthly owner costs totaling 50% or more of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings.)

...in which percentage of income was not computed: The percent of total owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage for which selected owner costs as a percent of household income was not computed. Units occupied by households reporting no income or a net loss in 1999 are included in the "not computed" category. (Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings.)

...less than 10% of household income: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units that pay gross rent that is less than 10% of their household income. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...10-14% of household income: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units that pay gross rent that is 10% - 14% of their household income. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...15-19% of household income: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units that pay gross rent that is 15% - 19% of their household income. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...20-24% of household income: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units that pay gross rent that is 20% - 24% of their household income. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...25-29% of household income: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units that pay gross rent that is 25% - 29% of their household income. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...30-34% of household income: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units that pay gross rent that is 30% - 34% of their household income. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...35-39% of household income: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units that pay gross rent that is 35% - 39% of their household income. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...40-49% of household income: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units that pay gross rent that is 40% - 49% of their household income. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...50% or more of household income: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units that pay gross rent that is 50% or more of their household income. Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

...in which percentage of income was not computed: The percent of total renter-occupied housing units for which gross rent as a percent of household income was not computed. Units for which no cash rent is paid and units occupied by households that reported no income or a net loss in 1999 comprise the category "Not computed." (Only "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.)

Owner or renter occupied housing units: A housing unit is occupied if it is the usual place of residence of the person or group of people living in it at the time of enumeration or if the occupants are only temporarily absent; that is, away on vacation or business. Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" and "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.

Paying selected owner costs (if owning) or gross rent (if renting) of 30% or more of household income: The percent of total owner-occupied and renter occupied housing units that pay selected monthly owner costs or gross rent totaling 30% or more of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household.

Paying selected owner costs (if owning) or gross rent (if renting) of less than 30% of household income: The percent of total owner-occupied and renter-occupied housing units that pay selected monthly owner costs or gross rent totaling less than 30% of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household.

Percentage of income was not computed: The percent of total owner-occupied and renter-occupied housing units for which selected owner costs as a percent of household income was not computed or gross rent as a percent of household income was not computed. Units occupied by households reporting no income or a net loss in 1999 are included in the "not computed" category.

Housing affordability by income level (2000)

Households where 30% or more of household income is spent on selected owner costs (if owning) or gross rent (if renting): Total number of owner-occupied and renter-occupied housing units that pay selected monthly owner costs or gross rent totaling 30% or more of their household income. Selected monthly owner costs are the sum of payments for mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts to purchase, or similar debts on the property (including payments for the first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loans, and other junior mortgages); real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance on the property; utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer); and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). It also includes, where appropriate, the monthly condominium fees or mobile home costs (installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees). Gross rent is the rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household. Only "specified owner-occupied housing units" and "specified renter-occupied housing units" are included in this calculation. Specified owner-occupied units exclude mobile homes, houses with a business or medical office, houses on 10 or more acres, and housing units in multiunit buildings. Specified renter-occupied units exclude 1-family houses on 10 acres or more.

Owner occupied: The percent households where 30% or more of household income is spent on housing related expenses, that are owner occupied. A housing unit is owner occupied if the owner or co-owner lives in the unit.

Renter occupied: The percent households where 30% or more of household income is spent on housing related expenses, that are renter occupied. All occupied housing units that are not owner occupied, whether they are rented for cash rent or occupied without payment of cash rent, are classified as renter occupied.

Source links:

U.S. Census Bureau. Census 2000 Full-count Characteristics (SF1) and Census 2000 Sample Characteristics (SF3).
http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/BasicFactsServlet
Use 2000 Summary File 1 and 2000 Summary File 3 to make data selections.

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