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Benicia, CA vs Gig Harbor, WA

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- The median age of a home in Benicia is 40.0% older than the median age of a home in Gig Harbor.
 Benicia, CAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age40  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$704,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock74.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.141.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.0$11.0
 Homes Owned67.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented28.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Benicia, CAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,770$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,680  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,570$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,310  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,810$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,840  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Benicia, CAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Benicia, CAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock40.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99921.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock5.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Benicia, CAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198934.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.0%12.2%
Reviews for Benicia    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Formerly an out of the way set of signs on the freeways noticed on the way out of town, with a reputation for refineries, Benicia has transformed over the years into a  More

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i've lived lots of places and benicia is by far the worst. th kist here (12-20) are jerks, they jump infront of cars, run around the stores like crazy people and are  More

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I'm a Californian who doesn't like cars, traffic or driving. That's why I moved to Benicia, so I could walk to work if I wanted. After work, I really don't need a car  More

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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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