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Bristol, TN vs Columbia, SC

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- The median age of a home in Bristol is 11.8% older than the median age of a home in Columbia.
 Bristol, TNColumbia, SCUnited States
 Median Home Age51  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$204,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months24.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock52.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned58.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock14.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Bristol, TNColumbia, SCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,530$1,840
 Studio Apartment$620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,070$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$840  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,550$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,240  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Bristol, TNColumbia, SCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Bristol, TNColumbia, SCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock6.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99919.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99915.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Bristol, TNColumbia, SCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196913.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock9.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Bristol    5 Reviews
MARINA · Bristol, TN
No complaints!
Over 2 years ago

I moved to the area from FL, along with many others who are moving to the area from places like TX and the Midwest. Do not be mislead by the reviews. Bristol is very  More

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Sandy · Bluff City, TN
Application "Black List" AKA Black Hole
Over 6 years ago

Update from 2006 - Current is October 2019 - I was born and raised in the Bristol, VA-TN area. Although the crime rate is low compared to many places - the jobs are very  More

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John · Fountain, NC
If you don't have a job ... don't come to Bristol
Over 19 years ago

Struggled with keeping a decent job in Brisol. If a medical professional - only a one horse town with no  More

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Jordan · Columbia, SC
Love Living in Columbia!
Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Jordan · Columbia, SC
Almost ideal. Could see myself moving back
Over 2 years ago

Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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Isabella · Wise, VA
Charming “hometown” city
Over 4 years ago

Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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