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- The median age of a home in Alpena is 5.9% younger than the median age of a home in Iron River.
 Alpena, MIIron River, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age68  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$56,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.98.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.1$11.0
 Homes Owned59.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock27.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Alpena, MIIron River, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,150$1,840
 Studio Apartment$590  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$640$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$860  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,170$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,360  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Alpena, MIIron River, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock11.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Alpena, MIIron River, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock24.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99919.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99923.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9996.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Alpena, MIIron River, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock1.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock18.9%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock40.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews
Steve · Seattle, WA
One of the best kept secrets in Michigan
Over 6 years ago

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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william · Martinez, CA
wonderland
Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Patricia · Alpena, MI
An Active and Engaging Community
Over 14 years ago

Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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