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Chatham borough, NJ vs Ithaca, NY

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- The median age of a home in Chatham borough is 17.8% older than the median age of a home in Ithaca.
 Chatham borough, NJIthaca, NYUnited States
 Median Home Age73  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$332,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock38.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.44.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$27.8$11.0
 Homes Owned78.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented18.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Chatham borough, NJIthaca, NYUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,110$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,630  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,450$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,320  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,140$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,450  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Chatham borough, NJIthaca, NYUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Chatham borough, NJIthaca, NYUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock25.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99927.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9996.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Chatham borough, NJIthaca, NYUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.4%10.0%
 1940 to 194919.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock37.1%12.2%
Reviews for Chatham Borough    3 Reviews

Lovely town, fabulous schools...filled with snooty people concerned most with getting their kids dropped off to school and making their "hot yoga" class. The weather  More

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Over 18 years ago

I can't say enough about the schools in Chatham NJ. They are absolutely amazing, my child is going into 5th grade and has been in this school system since kindergarten.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great schools, stable community, excellent access to arts & culture, nice small-town feel. But very expensive and the traffic is getting really  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

BILL · 

For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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