2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Westfield, NJ vs Durham, NC

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- The median age of a home in Westfield is 57.1% older than the median age of a home in Durham.
 Westfield, NJDurham, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age703042
 Median Home Cost$935,200$388,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.9%23.9%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.43.7%81.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.2%144.0%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$30.0$10.7$11.0
 Homes Owned76.2%48.4%57.4%
 Housing Vacant4.8%6.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented19.0%44.9%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Westfield, NJDurham, NCUnited States
 Average Rent$2,640$1,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,480$1,130$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,760$1,140$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,110$1,320$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,680$1,670$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,150$2,040$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Westfield, NJDurham, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent0.4%2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%0.6%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale1.6%0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.8%0.2%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.3%0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.6%2.4%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Westfield, NJDurham, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,0000.0%0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%0.6%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9990.0%0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%1.4%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9990.0%1.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.8%8.7%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,9991.2%16.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.8%31.4%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9992.5%20.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.0%8.2%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,99930.5%7.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99929.3%1.5%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,99921.3%0.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9994.1%0.2%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over2.4%0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Westfield, NJDurham, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%0.4%0.2%
 2010 to 20145.4%17.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.4%17.9%13.6%
 1990 to 19994.9%16.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19892.9%14.6%13.2%
 1970 to 19795.2%10.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.9%16.6%13.6%
 1950 to 195916.6%5.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.0%3.3%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier39.7%5.9%12.2%
Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 13 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 14 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 3 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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