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Bluffton, SC vs Metairie, LA

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- The median age of a home in Bluffton is 363.6% younger than the median age of a home in Metairie.
 Bluffton, SCMetairie, LAUnited States
 Median Home Age11  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$304,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock40.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.110.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.3$11.0
 Homes Owned74.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented17.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Bluffton, SCMetairie, LAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,490$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,490  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$990$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,720  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,510$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,810  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Bluffton, SCMetairie, LAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Bluffton, SCMetairie, LAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99934.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock20.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99912.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock6.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9995.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Bluffton, SCMetairie, LAUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200941.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19892.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock25.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.4%12.2%
Reviews for Bluffton    10 Reviews

Hello: As I have been within this town, off-and-on, for a few years - the lovely atmosphere of weather/nature is a fragrance of delight. Fortressed with a lovely  More

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Over 10 years ago

I would like yo know the cost of living differences between bluffton and Columbus,ohio. I am considering moving down south for employment. Thank  More

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I moved to the south because I love the romance of cities like Savannah and Beaufort. I also like the weather here. You get used to the hot summers and learn to love  More

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Reviews for Metairie    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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