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Atlanta, GA vs San Marcos, TX

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- The median age of a home in Atlanta is 32.4% older than the median age of a home in San Marcos.

Housing
 Atlanta, GASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age372542
 Median Home Cost$364,300$335,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.6%20.0%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.54.4%88.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.125.8%174.5%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$9.8$17.5$11.0
 Homes Owned39.7%23.9%57.4%
 Housing Vacant12.3%8.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented48.1%67.2%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Atlanta, GASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Average Rent$2,080$1,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,500$980$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,540$1,090$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,730$1,280$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,110$1,640$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,580$1,900$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Atlanta, GASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent3.5%3.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%2.5%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.9%1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%0.0%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation1.7%0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.0%1.5%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Atlanta, GASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,0001.2%3.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%4.2%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9991.4%3.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.1%3.2%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9992.9%3.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.7%17.9%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,9999.6%14.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.4%31.8%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99913.6%12.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.3%4.3%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,99915.2%1.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.9%0.0%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9995.0%0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9992.2%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over2.1%0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Atlanta, GASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%0.1%0.2%
 2010 to 201422.0%19.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200922.0%19.2%13.6%
 1990 to 199910.2%16.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.6%15.4%13.2%
 1970 to 19797.7%9.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.2%16.8%13.6%
 1950 to 195910.6%4.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.7%2.9%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier12.1%2.4%12.2%

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 16 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
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