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Apopka, FL vs Gainesville, FL

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- The median age of a home in Apopka is 69.6% younger than the median age of a home in Gainesville.
 Apopka, FLGainesville, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age23  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$271,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock70.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.190.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.4$11.0
 Homes Owned70.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock15.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented23.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Apopka, FLGainesville, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,530$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,420  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$970$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,720  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,550$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,660  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Apopka, FLGainesville, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock10.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Apopka, FLGainesville, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock6.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock21.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99940.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Apopka, FLGainesville, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200930.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198918.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock22.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196922.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.2%12.2%
Reviews for Apopka    9 Reviews

We have lived here 14 years, building our home in what was once just hills and trees. It has grown to be very busy, traffic... condos.... don't get me wrong, it is a  More

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Hi - We recently moved from PA and are looking for a nice place to live that is affordable. We see many beautiful homes in Apopa with lake views and or on golf courses.  More

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Over 12 years ago

I just about fell off my chair when I saw that South Apopka only had a 4-4 on their crime rating. Obviously someone has gotten their wires crossed. We are talking  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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