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Grafton, MA vs Chester, PA

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- The median age of a home in Grafton is 76.2% younger than the median age of a home in Chester.
 Grafton, MAChester, PAUnited States
 Median Home Age427442
 Median Home Cost$480,600$92,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.0%12.4%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.52.3%47.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.81.1%64.0%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$15.7$21.0$11.0
 Homes Owned69.2%31.2%57.4%
 Housing Vacant3.3%15.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.5%53.5%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Grafton, MAChester, PAUnited States
 Average Rent$2,270$1,340$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,330$820$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,400$930$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,810$1,120$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,300$1,360$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,600$1,580$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Grafton, MAChester, PAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent1.3%1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%0.4%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.4%0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%0.2%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.1%0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.7%12.8%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Grafton, MAChester, PAUnited States
 Less Than $20,0000.0%4.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%12.3%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9990.2%18.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%21.1%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9990.0%15.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.7%18.1%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,9994.4%5.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.8%2.8%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99921.8%1.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99923.3%0.6%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,99919.2%0.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9995.0%0.0%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9991.5%0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Grafton, MAChester, PAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.1%0.2%
 2010 to 201417.2%2.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.2%2.9%13.6%
 1990 to 199913.0%2.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.2%4.4%13.2%
 1970 to 197911.7%6.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196913.0%2.6%13.6%
 1950 to 195912.5%13.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.6%16.9%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier16.7%38.5%12.2%
Reviews for Grafton    2 Reviews

Hello everyone! My name is James Walsh. I am currently seeking a seat on the board of selectmen here in Grafton, MA. I, like many in town, am tired of the taxes and fees  More

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Over 15 years ago

There is not much offered here in Grafton in terms of recreation or night life or cultural activities. As a mother of two children, there is not enough offered in terms  More

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Reviews for Chester    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A SMALL TOWN, THE TRANSPORTATION IS CONVENIENT FOR ALL MODES OR LINKS TO ALL AREAS OUTSIDE THE  More

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The people are the problem in Chester PA. Probably 97% of the poplulation abuses drugs. Many of the people that live there aide the drug dealers because they grew up  More

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25% of the population living below the poverty line, at times the drop out rate from the high school has been 50% (which explains why 25% of adults over 18 don't have a  More

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