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Austell, GA vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- The median age of a home in Austell is 63.3% younger than the median age of a home in Arlington Heights.
 Austell, GAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age30  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$363,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.175.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$23.1$11.0
 Homes Owned56.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented37.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Austell, GAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,130$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,480$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,490  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,160$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,220  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Austell, GAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Austell, GAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99924.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock27.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock14.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Austell, GAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200930.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.7%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock22.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.3%12.2%
Reviews for Austell    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Austell is a nice quiet place to raise a family is you are family minded. It is a city that is in a very convenient crossroads. South is Douglasville, North is Kennesaw,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The quality of life in the Metro Atlanta area has really declined due to the increase in traffic and drive time. The lack of a good transit system has really hurt the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Austell is a nice little city about 20 minutes west of Atlanta. In Austell you are close enough to be able to commute to Atlanta without feeling like you live in  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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