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Bluefield, VA vs Durham, NC

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- The median age of a home in Bluefield is 50.8% older than the median age of a home in Durham.
 Bluefield, VADurham, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age61  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$388,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock81.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.57.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.7$11.0
 Homes Owned66.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented24.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Bluefield, VADurham, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$590  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,140$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$790  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,670$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,150  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Bluefield, VADurham, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Bluefield, VADurham, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9997.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99915.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock20.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock7.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.8%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
 Bluefield, VADurham, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.7%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Bluefield    2 Reviews
michael · Mount Gilead, NC
Your part of something great here
Over 7 years ago

Your part of something great when your in Bluefield. There is the wonder and beauty of the mountains in all 4 seasons. The cost of living is great and the quality of  More

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phil · Falls Mills, VA
air conditioned city
Over 15 years ago

air conditioned city may be true when the humidity is less than 60%. other than that the scenery is nice and people are somewhat  More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews
Patrick · Durham, NC
Great place to live despite crime rates
Over 3 years ago

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Jade · Durham, NC
Durham is changing
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Kace · Durham, NC
Love This City
Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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