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Brainerd, MN vs Baxter, MN

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- The median age of a home in Brainerd is 58.2% older than the median age of a home in Baxter.
 Brainerd, MNBaxter, MNUnited States
 Median Home Age55  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$303,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.1$11.0
 Homes Owned48.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Brainerd, MNBaxter, MNUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,240$1,840
 Studio Apartment$650  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$740$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$970  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,260$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,360  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Brainerd, MNBaxter, MNUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Brainerd, MNBaxter, MNUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99930.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock30.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%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
 Brainerd, MNBaxter, MNUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock28.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.6%12.2%
Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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Reviews for Baxter    3 Reviews

Baxter is a good place to live. It is a regional center for retail activity, with lots to do, and more than 400 lakes within 30 minutes from the city limits. There are a  More

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A community that loves it's place on the earth, Baxter is a place where people looking for a wholesome life gravitate to. That is why our growth has become so amazing.   More

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If you like four seasons, it is quite nice here. It is not as cold as it used to be in the Winter. Winter's are somewhat long, but tolerable and Minnesotan's love the  More

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