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Housing
In Terre Haute, the "American Dream" of home ownership
is a reality for many of our residents. Every Terre Haute
neighborhood is unique, possessing certain assets grounded in its
history and current standing. Whether
you’re looking for a newer home or one of the many historic
homes that the area offers, your biggest problem will be choosing
from all the beautiful houses offered.
A healthy neighborhood is a place where it makes economic sense
for people to invest their time, money and energy. One effective
use of existing resources and community assets is urban sustainability,
this allows health of nautural systems and wealth of people, today
and in the future. As a result, the City is investing in neighborhood
integrity, neighborhood enhancement, and neighborhood relations
programs.
| Tenure of Housing Units |
1990 |
2006-2008 |
| Total Housing Units |
21,488 |
47,288 |
| Owner Occupied |
13,347 |
27,202 |
| Renter Occupied |
8,141 |
14,263 |
| Vacant Units |
2,589 |
5,823 |
Source:
US Census Bureau, 2006-2008
American Community Survey
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| Value of Housing
Units |
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2006-2008
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| Median Value of Owner Occupied Units
($) |
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27,202
$89,300 |
| Median Contract
Rent of Renter Occupied Units ($) |
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13,172
$ 583 |
Source:
US Census Bureau, 2006-2008 American Community Survey
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