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Cerritos, CA vs Allen, TX

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- The median age of a home in Cerritos is 58.3% older than the median age of a home in Allen.
 Cerritos, CAAllen, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age48  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$496,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock65.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.115.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.9$11.0
 Homes Owned74.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented23.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Cerritos, CAAllen, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,410$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,290  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,640$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,310  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,440$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,730  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Cerritos, CAAllen, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Cerritos, CAAllen, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock29.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock15.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99942.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Cerritos, CAAllen, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock34.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20090.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock26.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock6.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.2%12.2%
Reviews for Cerritos    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

cerritos offers an extensive menu of recreational and cultural activities....to a citizen population that is very  More

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I grew up in Cerritos when it was still a dairy farming area and new housing tracts were starting to be built, back in the early 70s. I saw firsthand how the area had  More

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Over 19 years ago

Cerritos is an outstanding place to raise a family. The city is very well maintained. The city makes sure that homes have well kept exteriors. The parks are great. The  More

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Reviews for Allen    14 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally from Dallas, we moved to Allen 2013. We love the schools, my kids are getting a great education. My daughter was tested in the gifted program as soon as we  More

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Over 9 years ago

Allen is quite possibly the best city I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Everyone you meet is courteous, helpful, and respectable. The town fully supports one  More

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Over 10 years ago

We are planning a move to Allen, Texas and would like to know how many months out of the year are warm enough to swim? Getting ready to make an offer on a home and  More

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