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Altoona, PA vs Isle of Palms, SC

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- The median age of a home in Altoona is 56.3% older than the median age of a home in Isle of Palms.
 Altoona, PAIsle of Palms, SCUnited States
 Median Home Age80  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,428,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months6.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock67.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.37.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$3.5$11.0
 Homes Owned56.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock56.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Altoona, PAIsle of Palms, SCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,860$1,840
 Studio Apartment$620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,060$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$930  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,900$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,260  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Altoona, PAIsle of Palms, SCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock25.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock27.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Altoona, PAIsle of Palms, SCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99918.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9996.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock31.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock20.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock12.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Altoona, PAIsle of Palms, SCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock21.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.8%10.0%
 1940 to 194912.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.3%12.2%
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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Reviews for Isle Of Palms    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

IOP is a marvelous place. The The sunset view from the upper deck of MORGAN CREEK TAVERN is the best in ALL of S Carolina. The SWEET LIGHT sunrise on IOP,is as  More

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If you are looking for a clean, accessible, and beautiful beach then look no farther than the Isle of  More

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If you are looking for a clean, accessible, and beautiful beach to soak-up sunshine - look no farther then Isle of Palms,  More

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