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Columbia, SC vs Ludington, MI

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- The median age of a home in Columbia is 42.2% younger than the median age of a home in Ludington.
 Columbia, SCLudington, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age45  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$215,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.72.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.0$11.0
 Homes Owned39.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock22.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented46.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Columbia, SCLudington, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,080$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,020  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$670$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,210  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,100$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,860  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Columbia, SCLudington, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock13.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Columbia, SCLudington, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock12.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99918.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Columbia, SCLudington, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200915.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.8%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock33.3%12.2%
Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Ludington    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Is awesome. I love salmon fishing there. During the summer months there will be thousands of people from Ludington all the way to Frankfort and everyone usually leaves  More

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The beach is the place to be!!!! It is one of the absolute most beautiful beaches in Michigan! The sand dunes on the way to the state park are fabulous and  More

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If you like mild summers and snowy winters this is the place to be!!! From Memorial Day to Labor Day, almost like a switch, the weather is beautiful!! You have your  More

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