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Boyne City, MI vs Alpena, MI

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- The median age of a home in Boyne City is 44.7% younger than the median age of a home in Alpena.
 Boyne City, MIAlpena, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$142,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock68.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.98.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.5$11.0
 Homes Owned60.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented20.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Boyne City, MIAlpena, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,130$1,840
 Studio Apartment$620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$900  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,150$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,420  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Boyne City, MIAlpena, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Boyne City, MIAlpena, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9996.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock15.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock18.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99914.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%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
 Boyne City, MIAlpena, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196914.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock19.6%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock33.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Boyne City    2 Reviews
Barbara · Boyne City, MI
Bad place to look for work
Over 16 years ago

There are very few jobs here,and most of them are in the services industry. The local economy revolves around tourism, but there are some jobs available in healthcare.  More

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Daniel · Boyne City, MI
Great Small Town!
Over 18 years ago

Boyne City is a great place to live and raise a family. The Boyne City Schools are very good and caring. City Hall is not very responsive to its citizens.... ie....  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews
Steve · Seattle, WA
One of the best kept secrets in Michigan
Over 7 years ago

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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william · Martinez, CA
wonderland
Over 13 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Patricia · Alpena, MI
An Active and Engaging Community
Over 15 years ago

Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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