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Branchburg, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Branchburg is 61.1% younger than the median age of a home in South Plainfield.
 Branchburg, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age36  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$431,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock43.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.60.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.8$11.0
 Homes Owned86.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented11.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Branchburg, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,230  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,730$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,770  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,660$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,380  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Branchburg, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Branchburg, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9996.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock47.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99920.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock8.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Branchburg, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198926.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196927.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock28.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock6.9%12.2%
Reviews for Branchburg    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Although Branchburg is a nice blend of city and countryside, it is quite expensive. A typical 4 bedroom home is over $400,000 and comes with an annual property tax bill  More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Over 19 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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