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Buckeye, AZ vs San Marcos, CA

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- The median age of a home in Buckeye is 100.0% younger than the median age of a home in San Marcos.
 Buckeye, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age14  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$813,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.198.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.9$11.0
 Homes Owned75.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented14.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Buckeye, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,280$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,410  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,910$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,820  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,320$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,840  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Buckeye, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Buckeye, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99942.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock38.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock6.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.9%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Buckeye, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.7%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock27.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200950.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock17.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19892.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Buckeye    18 Reviews
Robert · Mesa, AZ
Silently the Fastest Growing City in Arizona
Over 1 years ago

I have visited Buckeye and it is amazing how it has transformed over the last 5 years along with other parts of the parts of the West and Central Arizona becoming fast  More

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CK · Buckeye, AZ
From NJ to AZ
Over 3 years ago

I have lived here three years. I live just north of the I-10 in the Sierra Highland neighborhood, just down the street from the Skyline Regional Park. There are pros and  More

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Ryan · Buckeye, AZ
The fast growing city in the US.
Over 4 years ago

Amazing place to live! You get the feel of freedom again. Lots of amazing restaurants to eat at near by. Tons of awesome sport bars near by too. Growth is rapid and you  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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