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Selected Veteran Housing Characteristics

National - Total
Source: PUMS ACS 2017-21 National Veterans Select Housing Data.
Data Reliability About Data
  • High Reliability Estimate ?
    • High Reliability Estimate
    • Coefficient of Variation (CV) less than 15 percent
  • Reliability Estimate ?
    • Reliable Estimate
    • Coefficient of Variation (CV) between 15 percent and 29.9 percent
  • Low Reliability Estimate ?
    • Low Reliability Estimate
    • Coefficient of Variation (CV) 30 percent or higher. Use caution when referring to or presenting this estimate. Please consult the Census Bureau for more information and guidance
  • Not Available ?
    • Not Available
    • Reliability Estimate Not Available
National - Total
United States
VETERAN OCCUPIED HOMES Number Percent Reliability Number Percent
Total Occupied Housing Units Estimate 124,011,027 (X) 124,011,027 (X)
Veteran Headed Housing Units Estimate 11,102,062 9.0 11,102,062 9.0
TENURE
Total Veteran Headed Housing Units Estimate 11,102,062 (X) 11,102,062 (X)
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units Estimate 8,557,373 77.1 8,557,373 77.1
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units Estimate 2,544,689 22.9 2,544,689 22.9
STRUCTURE TYPE
Total Veteran Headed Housing Units Estimate 11,102,062 (X) 11,102,062 (X)
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 1 Unit Detached Estimate 8,035,192 72.4 8,035,192 72.4
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 1 Unit Attached Estimate 563,935 5.1 563,935 5.1
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 2 Units Estimate 223,339 2.0 223,339 2.0
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 3-4 Units 286,987 2.6 286,987 2.6
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 5-9 Units Estimate 315,559 2.8 315,559 2.8
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 10-19 Units Estimate 296,338 2.7 296,338 2.7
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 20-49 Unit Estimate 255,424 2.3 255,424 2.3
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 50 or More Units Estimate 454,145 4.1 454,145 4.1
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Manufactured Homes Estimate 649,069 5.8 649,069 5.8
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Boat, Tent, Van, Other, Etc. Estimate 22,074 0.2 22,074 0.2
YEAR BUILT
Total Veteran Headed Housing Units Estimate 11,102,062 (X) 11,102,062 (X)
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Built 1939 or Earlier Estimate 1,078,633 9.7 1,078,633 9.7
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Built 1940 to 1949 Estimate 444,875 4.0 444,875 4.0
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Built 1950 to 1959 Estimate 1,049,404 9.5 1,049,404 9.5
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Built 1960 to 1969 Estimate 1,165,892 10.5 1,165,892 10.5
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Built 1970 to 1979 Estimate 1,747,970 15.7 1,747,970 15.7
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Built 1980 to 1989 Estimate 1,515,599 13.7 1,515,599 13.7
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Built 1990 to 1999 Estimate 1,621,277 14.6 1,621,277 14.6
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Built 2000 to 2009 Estimate 1,657,663 14.9 1,657,663 14.9
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Built 2010 or Later Estimate 820,749 7.4 820,749 7.4
HOME SIZE
Total Veteran Headed Housing Units Estimate 11,102,062 (X) 11,102,062 (X)
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 1 Room Estimate 172,432 1.6 172,432 1.6
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 2 Rooms Estimate 223,007 2.0 223,007 2.0
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 3 Rooms Estimate 673,188 6.1 673,188 6.1
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 4 Rooms Estimate 1,300,808 11.7 1,300,808 11.7
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 5 Rooms Estimate 2,005,560 18.1 2,005,560 18.1
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 6 Rooms Estimate 2,193,041 19.8 2,193,041 19.8
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 7 Rooms Estimate 1,651,760 14.9 1,651,760 14.9
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 8 Rooms Estimate 1,241,776 11.2 1,241,776 11.2
Veteran Headed Housing Units: 9 Rooms Estimate 1,640,490 14.8 1,640,490 14.8
HOME VALUE
Veteran Headed Housing Units Median Home Value Estimate 220,000 (X) 220,000 (X)
HEATING FUEL
Total Veteran Headed Housing Units Estimate 11,102,062 (X) 11,102,062 (X)
Veteran Headed Housing Units Home Heating Fuel/Source: Utility Gas Estimate 5,172,860 46.6 5,172,860 46.6
Veteran Headed Housing Units Home Heating Fuel/Source: Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas Estimate 644,870 5.8 644,870 5.8
Veteran Headed Housing Units Home Heating Fuel/Source: Electricity Estimate 4,359,539 39.3 4,359,539 39.3
Veteran Headed Housing Units Home Heating Fuel/Source: Fuel Oil Estimate 513,492 4.6 513,492 4.6
Veteran Headed Housing Units Home Heating Fuel/Source: Coal Estimate 10,443 0.1 10,443 0.1
Veteran Headed Housing Units Home Heating Fuel/Source: Wood Estimate 218,859 2.0 218,859 2.0
Veteran Headed Housing Units Home Heating Fuel/Source: Solar Estimate 26,189 0.2 26,189 0.2
Veteran Headed Housing Units Home Heating Fuel/Source: Other Fuel Estimate 51,131 0.5 51,131 0.5
Veteran Headed Housing Units Home Heating Fuel/Source: No Fuel Estimate 104,679 0.9 104,679 0.9
HOUSING CONDITION
Total Veteran Headed Housing Units Estimate 11,102,062 (X) 11,102,062 (X)
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Lacking Complete Plumbing Estimate 43,080 0.4 43,080 0.4
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Lacking Complete Kitchen Estimate 111,470 1.0 111,470 1.0
Veteran Headed Units: No Phone Available Estimate 133,304 1.2 133,304 1.2
Veteran Headed Housing Units: Lacking Broadband Internet Subscription Estimate 1,672,121 15.1 1,672,121 15.1
Veteran Headed Housing Units: No Vehicle Available Estimate 615,953 5.5 615,953 5.5
HOUSEHOLD CROWDING
Total Veteran Headed Housing Units Estimate 11,102,062 (X) 11,102,062 (X)
Veteran Headed Housing Units Fewer Than 1.0 Persons Per Room Estimate 10,602,987 95.5 10,602,987 95.5
Veteran Headed Occupied Units 1.0 to 1.5 Persons Per Room Estimate 453,569 4.1 453,569 4.1
Veteran Headed Housing Units 1.5 or More Persons Per Room Estimate 45,506 0.4 45,506 0.4
Veteran Headed Households: Living in Crowded Housing Units (1.01 or More Persons Per Room) Estimate 131,891 1.2 131,891 1.2
FARM STATUS
Total Veteran Headed Housing Units Estimate 11,102,062 (X) 11,102,062 (X)
Veteran Headed Housing Units Classified as Farm Estimate 107,867 1.0 107,867 1.0
MORTGAGE STATUS
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units Estimate 8,557,373 (X) 8,557,373 (X)
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units: With Mortgage Estimate 4,552,420 53.2 4,552,420 53.2
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units: No Mortgage Estimate 4,004,953 46.8 4,004,953 46.8
MORTGAGE COSTS
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units with Mortgage Estimate 4,552,420 (X) 4,552,420 (X)
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units with Mortgage: Owner Costs Less Than $300 Estimate 7,710 0.2 7,710 0.2
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units with Mortgage: Owner Costs $300 to $499 Estimate 40,941 0.9 40,941 0.9
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units with Mortgage: Owner Costs $500 to $699 Estimate 154,415 3.4 154,415 3.4
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units with Mortgage: Owner Costs $700 to $999 Estimate 542,853 11.9 542,853 11.9
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units with Mortgage: Owner Costs $1000 to $1,499 Estimate 1,269,217 27.9 1,269,217 27.9
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units with Mortgage: Owner Costs $1500 to $1,999 Estimate 1,056,213 23.2 1,056,213 23.2
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units with Mortgage: Owner Costs $2,000 or More Estimate 1,481,071 32.5 1,481,071 32.5
HOMEOWNER AFFORDABILITY
Total Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units Estimate 8,557,373 (X) 8,557,373 (X)
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units: Income to Costs Not Calculated Estimate 49,492 0.6 49,492 0.6
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units: Income Costs were Calculated Estimate 8,507,881 99.4 8,507,881 99.4
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units: Housing Costs Less than 20 Percent Income Estimate 5,329,832 62.6 5,329,832 62.6
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units: Housing Costs 20 to 24 Percent Income Estimate 940,546 11.1 940,546 11.1
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units: Housing Costs 25 to 29 Percent Income Estimate 613,754 7.2 613,754 7.2
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units: Housing Costs 30 to 34 Percent Income Estimate 399,279 4.7 399,279 4.7
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units: Housing Costs 35 Percent or More Estimate 1,224,470 14.4 1,224,470 14.4
Veteran Headed Owner Occupied Housing Units-for which Home Cost can be Counted: Cost Burden (House Costs 30 Percent or More of Income) Estimate 1,623,749 19.1 1,623,749 19.1
RENT
Total Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units Estimate 2,544,689 (X) 2,544,689 (X)
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Not Paying Rent Estimate 160,035 6.3 160,035 6.3
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Paying Rent Estimate 2,384,654 93.7 2,384,654 93.7
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Gross Rent Less Than $200 Estimate 17,459 0.7 17,459 0.7
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Gross Rent Between $200 and $299 Estimate 47,180 1.9 47,180 1.9
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Gross Rent Between $300 and $499 Estimate 139,316 5.5 139,316 5.5
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Gross Rent Between $500 and $699 Estimate 251,358 9.9 251,358 9.9
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Gross Rent Between $700 and $999 Estimate 548,957 21.6 548,957 21.6
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Gross Rent Between $1000 and $1499 Estimate 693,552 27.3 693,552 27.3
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Gross Rent $1500 or More Estimate 686,832 27.0 686,832 27.0
RENTER AFFORDABILITY
Total Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units Estimate 2,544,689 (X) 2,544,689 (X)
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Rent as Percent of Income Not Calculated Estimate 194,830 7.7 194,830 7.7
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Rent as Percent of Income Calculated Estimate 2,349,859 92.3 2,349,859 92.3
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Rent Less Than 15 Percent of Income Estimate 390,847 16.6 390,847 16.6
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Rent Between 15 and 19 Percent of Income Estimate 321,449 13.7 321,449 13.7
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Rent Between 20 and 24 Percent of Income Estimate 304,783 13.0 304,783 13.0
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Rent Between 25 and 29 Percent of Income Estimate 273,856 11.7 273,856 11.7
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Rent Between 30 and 35 Percent of Income Estimate 214,894 9.1 214,894 9.1
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Rent 35 Percent or More of Income Estimate 844,030 35.9 844,030 35.9
Veteran Headed Renter Occupied Housing Units: Paying Rent Costs Burdened (30% or More of Income) Estimate 1,058,924 45.1 1,058,924 45.1
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY OWNERS & RENTERS
Total Veteran Headed Occupied Housing Units for which Cost as a Percent of Income were Calculated Estimate 10,857,740 (X) 10,857,740 (X)
Veteran Headed Occupied Housing Units Cost Burden (Housing Cost 30 Percent or More of Income) Estimate 2,682,673 24.7 2,682,673 24.7
Veteran Headed Occupied Housing Units Severe Cost Burden (Housing Cost 50 Percent or More of Income) Estimate 1,132,827 10.4 1,132,827 10.4
INADEQUATE HOUSING
Veteran Headed Housing Units Estimate 11,102,062 (X) 11,102,062 (X)
Veteran Headed Housing Units Inadequate Housing-One or More Problems Estimate 2,850,793 25.7 2,850,793 25.7
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