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Baxter, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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- The median age of a home in Baxter is 139.1% younger than the median age of a home in Brainerd.
 Baxter, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Median Home Age23  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$266,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.1$11.0
 Homes Owned63.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Baxter, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,230$1,840
 Studio Apartment$650  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$740$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$980  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,250$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,380  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Baxter, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Baxter, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9999.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99935.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%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
 Baxter, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200928.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock22.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Baxter    3 Reviews
Doug  · Baxter, MN
Baxter in the Central Lakes Region
Over 16 years ago

Baxter is a good place to live. It is a regional center for retail activity, with lots to do, and more than 400 lakes within 30 minutes from the city limits. There are a  More

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Fran · Baxter, MN
Hospitality in central Minnesota
Over 17 years ago

A community that loves it's place on the earth, Baxter is a place where people looking for a wholesome life gravitate to. That is why our growth has become so amazing.   More

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Andrew · Baxter, MN
Summer's are awesome...Winter's a bit long but ple
Over 18 years ago

If you like four seasons, it is quite nice here. It is not as cold as it used to be in the Winter. Winter's are somewhat long, but tolerable and Minnesotan's love the  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews
Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 10 years ago

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
Can't wait to move out of here
Over 14 years ago

No comment since you  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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