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Willis, TX vs West Des Moines, IA

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- The median age of a home in Willis is 9.4% older than the median age of a home in West Des Moines.
 Willis, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age322942
 Median Home Cost$273,600$282,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.0%15.8%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.61.9%41.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.111.6%68.7%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$14.4$17.3$11.0
 Homes Owned58.3%54.7%57.4%
 Housing Vacant4.6%6.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented37.1%38.8%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Willis, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Average Rent$1,540$1,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$930$900$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$990$1,010$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,180$1,220$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,560$1,670$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,010$1,700$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Willis, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent0.0%2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.3%0.8%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.0%0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%0.3%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.0%0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.3%1.3%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Willis, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,0000.6%1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.5%0.5%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,99913.4%1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99917.3%0.6%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,99924.9%3.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99915.4%11.4%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99912.7%18.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9995.0%32.3%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9998.1%16.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%7.5%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9990.0%5.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%1.5%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.0%0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.1%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Willis, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.1%0.2%
 2010 to 20146.6%16.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.6%16.4%13.6%
 1990 to 199937.6%19.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198936.9%15.6%13.2%
 1970 to 19795.6%13.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196937.6%19.9%13.6%
 1950 to 19596.8%6.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.6%1.5%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier0.0%4.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Willis    2 Reviews
ashley · Thicket, TX
where i live
Over 10 years ago

Its a great place, just outside of houston it is just the right distance from everything where you dont feel consumed by the  More

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clinton · Willis, TX
great town
Over 16 years ago

well, i've lived in willis for approx. 12 years, and i've got to say, this is one of the greatest towns to live in!!!! it's still small, but growing by leaps and bounds.  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 17 years ago

We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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