The Tuscola housing stock consists primarily of single family detached units. Of the estimated 1,900 housing units, approximately 1,500 are single family detached units, with about 20 single family attached units, 84 mobile homes and the remainder multi-family units.

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OCCUPANCY

Just over two-tiers of the housing units are owner occupied. Tuscola has a high occupancy rate of approximately 95 percent. Of the five percent vacant, only six units are boarded up. The remainder of the units are for sale or rent.

VALUE

The majority of the housing units priced to cater to the middle income residents. In 1990, 78.9 percent of the housing units were valued form $30,000 to $100,000 while 18.3 percent were valued at less than 30,000 and 2,8 percent valued at more than $100,00. Since the 1990 census, housing prices have increased significantly. The development of the residential subdivision near Ironhorse Golf Course has increased the value of the entire housing stock. New construction single family homes generally range in price form $140,000 to $240,000. In 1990, the median value of a single family home was $45,300. It is estimated that the median value now is $62,000.