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Arlington, VA vs Worcester, MA

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- The median age of a home in Arlington is 53.2% younger than the median age of a home in Worcester.
 Arlington, VAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$365,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months8.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.51.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$15.9$11.0
 Homes Owned39.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented53.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Arlington, VAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,040$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,020  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,260$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,340  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,070$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,490  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Arlington, VAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Arlington, VAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9995.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock22.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99927.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9995.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Arlington, VAWorcester, MAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.6%10.0%
 1940 to 194913.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock43.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Arlington    36 Reviews
Alexa · Arlington, VA
Great place, lots of outdoor activities and cultur
Over 2 years ago

Lived here 17 years, amazing  More

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jefe · Arlington, VA
If you an afford it, life is pretty good here
Over 3 years ago

Resident for 20 years. There is nothing hidden about Arlington. It is an affluent inner suburb of DC with a highly educated, mostly professional, population. The  More

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Tim · Arlington, VA
Convenient, Lovey, Expensive Washington Neighbor
Over 4 years ago

We've lived in Arlington for the past 7 years, and have enjoyed it but would prefer a less expensive, more open area. We live in a townhouse in Rosslyn, close to the  More

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Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews
Ted · Cleveland, OH
Incorrect about Worcester
Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Mary · Worcester, MA
Healthcare Choices
Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Fran · Lancaster, PA
Worcester Bargain Education & Arts Mecca
Over 15 years ago

Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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