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Columbus, GA vs Starkville, MS

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- The median age of a home in Columbus is 27.9% older than the median age of a home in Starkville.
 Columbus, GAStarkville, MSUnited States
 Median Home Age43  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$228,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock37.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.51.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.7$11.0
 Homes Owned42.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock17.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented45.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Columbus, GAStarkville, MSUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,010$1,840
 Studio Apartment$840  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$700$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,050  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,020$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,790  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Columbus, GAStarkville, MSUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock6.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock4.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Columbus, GAStarkville, MSUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9998.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99921.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock22.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock7.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Columbus, GAStarkville, MSUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock20.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Columbus    9 Reviews
Lisa · Columbus, GA
Very nice but hasn’t realized full potential.
Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for 6.5 years. In-town is cute with nice restaurants and sometimes music. It hasn’t realized it’s full potential though. Houses are still reasonably  More

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yelena · Columbus, GA
just a bunch of racist retarded ass ****s
Over 5 years ago

no,nonono NEVER MOVE HERE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. as someone who is almost out of highschool and i can finally go to my homecountry after 10 years of begging to move, never  More

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Barb · Columbus, GA
Another town ruined by a 2 term democratic mayor
Over 5 years ago

This once beautiful and safe town is now crime ridden and trashy courtesy of Theresa Tomlinson’s 2 terms as mayor. Even if you live in the north end you are no longer  More

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Reviews for Starkville    3 Reviews
Toshunda · Starkville, MS
league
Over 18 years ago

Starkville has very little to offer as far as parks. However, there are several leagues available to keep the family busy. (baseball and soccer are the two big ones)  More

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Toshunda · Starkville, MS
Transportation in Starkville, MS
Over 18 years ago

On the average, daily traffic is fine. A downside to the traffic is there is a university in this small town. This means there are many different driving styles  More

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sean · Enterprise, AL
moving to starkville
Over 18 years ago

Relocating 40 something with three children to Starkville. Looking for some feedback on quality of life, recreation and  More

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