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Astoria, OR vs Arlington, WA

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- The median age of a home in Astoria is 63.5% older than the median age of a home in Arlington.
 Astoria, ORArlington, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age74  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$586,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock71.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.142.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.0$11.0
 Homes Owned44.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Astoria, ORArlington, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,430$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,050  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,570$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,450  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,460$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,460  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Astoria, ORArlington, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Astoria, ORArlington, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock3.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99931.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock34.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99914.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock15.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Astoria, ORArlington, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock28.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock26.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.0%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock6.9%12.2%
Reviews for Astoria    7 Reviews

I’ve lived here for 9 months now. First, what I like: This place is absolutely beautiful, very close to nature, with great beaches, waterfalls, forests, and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Astoria, OR for over 5 years and have also visited this town for my entire 60 years. There is no better place in the US to live. My house has the best  More

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Over 14 years ago

I went there to visit during June of 2011. I can tell you that Astoria is a very nice town. Its very green with tall trees on hills and grass very green compare to where  More

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Reviews for Arlington    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Arlington is a nice area, however the property taxes are very high. We built a home here in 2015 . The home is similar to the one we lived in in Arlington's "twin" city  More

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Arlington is north of Seattle. Like the entire Greater Seattle area, the quality of life is easy going. The weather is generally gentle all year long. A little snow in  More

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Over 16 years ago

We live on the West side of I-5, area known as Smokey Point/Lakewood/7 Lakes. As do several other family members. The area still has a very rural feeling without driving  More

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