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College Station, TX vs San Diego, CA

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- The median age of a home in College Station is 76.0% younger than the median age of a home in San Diego.
 College Station, TXSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age25  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$833,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock57.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.109.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.2$11.0
 Homes Owned32.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented53.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 College Station, TXSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,610$1,840
 Studio Apartment$870  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,100$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,660$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,630  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 College Station, TXSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 College Station, TXSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99939.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock8.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock32.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock11.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock4.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 College Station, TXSan Diego, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200920.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196920.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock6.7%12.2%
Reviews for College Station    21 Reviews

I moved here seven years ago for my job and I have to say it was better than I expected. First off, it is a small city not a small town. After you live here for  More

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Pros: - Safe - Easy access to Houston & Austin - Growing Bio Tech Scene - Lots of food choices - City of Bryan has character - Plenty of stuff to do because of the  More

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Over 4 years ago

A Huge portion of you liking this city is if you like the Aggies. If you don't this is probably not the place for you because many of the things to do are based around  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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