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Bayonne, NJ vs Salem, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Bayonne is 13.4% younger than the median age of a home in Salem.
 Bayonne, NJSalem, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age67  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$176,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock57.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$33.4$11.0
 Homes Owned36.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock24.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented56.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Bayonne, NJSalem, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,580$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,590  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,090$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,880  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,600$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,520  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Bayonne, NJSalem, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock6.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Bayonne, NJSalem, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock39.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock14.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99919.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.3%  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
 Bayonne, NJSalem, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock0.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock3.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock18.7%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock40.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Bayonne    4 Reviews
Pete · Bayonne, NJ
Brutal Gritty Charm
Over 15 years ago

Shanty Irishmen with explosive tempers who are bone-thin and driving $60,000 pick-up trucks; all too many women are either chain-smokers and/or stuff themselves into a  More

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francis · Bayonne, NJ
Mass transit
Over 19 years ago

Public tranportation is very good,especially if your working in New York  More

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john · Bayonne, NJ
GENERAL
Over 19 years ago

I have to agree with Dr. Mary on the comment she posted. I lived in this city for over 50 yrs. with a 10 yr. miss in the 70s. I'm retiring this year and will be soo  More

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Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews
E&K · Salem, NJ
Salem County...
Over 17 years ago

The city of Salem leaves a lot to be desired, in any category. The climate is usually bitterly cold, but snow-free in the winter. The summer is humid and hot. The  More

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