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Black Mountain, NC vs Taos, NM

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- The median age of a home in Black Mountain is 14.3% younger than the median age of a home in Taos.
 Black Mountain, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 Median Home Age35  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$386,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months22.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock62.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.106.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.4$11.0
 Homes Owned53.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock31.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented29.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Black Mountain, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,190$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,130  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$830$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,310  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,230  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Black Mountain, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock8.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock11.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Black Mountain, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock7.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock19.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock17.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Black Mountain, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198918.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196919.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock11.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Black Mountain    3 Reviews
Margaret · Denham Springs, LA
Loved Black Mountain!
Over 3 years ago

I lived in Black Mountain for about ten years and loved it! Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great vibe. I had to move back to my home state because of family  More

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Amy  · Black Mountain, NC
Different
Over 13 years ago

Moved to the mountains only 2 years ago from a big NC city. Thought this area near Asheville would be nice, but the people here are unkind and no one associates outside  More

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Donna · Black Mountain, NC
No Place Closer to Heaven
Over 16 years ago

There is no town in the US that is more similar to a Thonas Kinkade painting than Black Mountain, NC. You have to experience the magic of the mountains here to  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews
Tim · Kansas City, MO
Taos, you deserve a visit! Hi
Over 3 years ago

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Caroline · Taos, NM
Living here full time
Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Robert · Taos, NM
Art
Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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