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Apache Junction, AZ vs Carefree, AZ

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- The median age of a home in Apache Junction is 13.8% younger than the median age of a home in Carefree.
 Apache Junction, AZCarefree, AZUnited States
 Median Home Age29  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,132,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months24.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock91.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.223.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.7$11.0
 Homes Owned61.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock27.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented17.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Apache Junction, AZCarefree, AZUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,000$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,010  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,880$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,300  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,040$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,040  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Apache Junction, AZCarefree, AZUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock3.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock21.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Apache Junction, AZCarefree, AZUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9998.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99921.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock27.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock23.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock5.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Apache Junction, AZCarefree, AZUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock21.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock17.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198920.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196928.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews
Kent · Chandler, AZ
A retirement Town
Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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kristin · Apache Junction, AZ
aj
Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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robert · Apache Junction, AZ
crime
Over 19 years ago

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Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews
Jane · Scottsdale, AZ
Carefree and the town of Cave Creek,az
Over 4 years ago

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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ROBERT · Cave Creek, AZ
Carefree AZ Weather
Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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David · Scottsdale, AZ
Free & Easy!
Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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