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Brainerd, MN vs Marquette, MI

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- The median age of a home in Brainerd is 1.8% younger than the median age of a home in Marquette.
 Brainerd, MNMarquette, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age55  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$259,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock60.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$11.2$11.0
 Homes Owned48.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Brainerd, MNMarquette, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,120$1,840
 Studio Apartment$650  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$760$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$970  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,140$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,360  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Brainerd, MNMarquette, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Brainerd, MNMarquette, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99930.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock26.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.0%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, MNMarquette, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock28.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews
Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 10 years ago

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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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
Can't wait to move out of here
Over 14 years ago

No comment since you  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
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 Marquette    11 Reviews
Gina · K. I. Sawyer, MI
The best town in Michigan
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Michigan most of my life, but traveled extensively throughout the US, so I can compare Marquette to many other cities. I still long to come back no matter  More

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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Best Town In The Upper Peninsula
Over 4 years ago

A nice small affordable college town with a fairly accepting, laid back & liberal vibe, and a town with absolutely gorgeous natural surroundings. A town for Americans  More

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Edionisa · Marquette, MI
It’s okay
Over 7 years ago

I am not a native from here , so I am not biased. If you dream of having a big house for less then 400k this is your place. Very religious not in a bad way , but  More

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