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Alexander City, AL vs Atlanta, GA

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- The median age of a home in Alexander City is 19.6% older than the median age of a home in Atlanta.
 Alexander City, ALAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Median Home Age46  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$364,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months19.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock54.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.76.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.8$11.0
 Homes Owned55.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Alexander City, ALAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,080$1,840
 Studio Apartment$620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,540$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$810  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,110$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,110  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Alexander City, ALAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Alexander City, ALAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9997.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99914.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock13.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock15.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock5.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Alexander City, ALAtlanta, GAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock22.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock12.1%12.2%
Reviews for Alexander City    3 Reviews

If lake living is your thing you will thrive in Alexander City. Retirees and really just nature loving students and young professionals are moving to the Tallapoosa  More

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This is a corrupt dying old mill town that has lost its mill. The crony government is totally corrupt. The schools are pathetic and it shows in the ignorance of the  More

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it is a great place to live in. it is very quiet and you can get along with people really easily. its a very cool place where fun is always an option. i love staying  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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