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Asheville, NC vs Emerald Isle, NC

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- The median age of a home in Asheville is 25.0% older than the median age of a home in Emerald Isle.
 Asheville, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$624,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months22.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.136.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.8$11.0
 Homes Owned41.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock74.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented40.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Asheville, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,560$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,510  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$880$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,740  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,580$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,970  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Asheville, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock70.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Asheville, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99923.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock24.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock18.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9994.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Asheville, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.7%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock22.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Asheville    117 Reviews
Matt · Canton, NC
Once a good city, now a place one should avoid.
Over 3 years ago

Lived around this city my entire life, and have spent countless hours in every part of it- at one point, Asheville was the place to be, it had a high standard of living,  More

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Scotty · 
What happened to Asheville?
Over 4 years ago

Asheville has changed dramatically over the pass twenty years . At one time downtown and the charming family friendly neighborhoods within, reminded me of The Waltons  More

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Jeff · Socastee, SC
Not what is appears to be
Over 4 years ago

This city is very deceiving. Small but if you look close you see big liberal city problems in this town. Mainly because it is overwhelming liberal. Far left liberals.  More

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Reviews for Emerald Isle    1 Reviews
Bp · Emerald Isle, NC
Emerald Isle - The Gem of the Crystal Coast!
Over 17 years ago

If you're seeking that perfect family vacation beach getaway on the North Carolina coast, it just doesn't get any better than Emerald Isle. Offering so many great things  More

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