Housing
Throughout St. Lawrence County there are a variety of housing options available to either permanent or temporary residents. There are 49,721 housing units within the County, which include year-round units and vacant, seasonal and migratory units. Single-family homes make up the largest number of these. There are 34,040 single-family homes in St. Lawrence County.
Existing Housing (2000 Census)
Occupied:
Owner Occupied 28,606
Renter Occupied 11,900
Total Occupied 40,506
Vacant:
For Sale or Rent (Vacant) 3,109
For Seasonal Use (Vacant) 6,106
Total Vacant 9,215
Total Housing Units 49,721
Home Ownership Housing Costs (2001)
Profile of an average sold residential (single family) property:
List Price $70,483
Selling Price $64,962
# of Bedrooms 3
# of Bathrooms 1
Average Square Footage 1,667
Source: St. Lawrence County Board of Realtors
Owner-Occupied Housing (2000)
Median Value $60,200
Renter-Occupied Housing (2000)
Median Rent $428
Business Rental Property (1996)
|
Type of Business |
Average Rental |
|---|---|
|
Average Store (no utilities) |
$400-$500 per month |
|
Average Store on Main Street (no utilities) |
$400-$500 per month (Approx. $6/sq.ft.) |
Source: St. Lawrence County Real Estate Brokers
Profile of average business property sold (2001):
List Price $74,809
Selling Price $65,909
Average Square Footage 3,641
Source: St. Lawrence County Board of Realtors
Cost of Land (1996)
|
Type of Land |
Average Cost |
|---|---|
|
100’ X 150’ village lot with sewer and water |
$15,000 – 20,000 |
|
New subdivision village lot |
$15,000 – 20,000 |
|
150’ frontage rural lot |
$8,000 – 10,000 |
|
35 acres of rural land |
$4,000 – 10,000 |
Source: St. Lawrence County Real Estate Brokers
Profile of average cost of land (2001):
List Price $19,066
Selling Price $16,266
Average Square Footage .035 to 231
Source: St. Lawrence County Board of Realtors
Temporary Housing (1990 Census)
In St. Lawrence County there are 58 hotels and motels, plus inns and cottages to provide temporary housing. A total of 1,229 rooms with a total capacity of 4,205 persons are available through these 90 separate business establishments.