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Branson, MO vs Brainerd, MN

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- The median age of a home in Branson is 120.0% younger than the median age of a home in Brainerd.
 Branson, MOBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Median Home Age25  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$266,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.92.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.1$11.0
 Homes Owned28.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented32.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Branson, MOBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,230$1,840
 Studio Apartment$650  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$740$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$860  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,250$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,470  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Branson, MOBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Branson, MOBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9998.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99921.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99920.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  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
 Branson, MOBrainerd, MNUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200922.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196939.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock22.8%12.2%
Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 4 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  More

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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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No comment since you  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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