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Columbus, MS vs West Des Moines, IA

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- The median age of a home in Columbus is 38.3% older than the median age of a home in West Des Moines.
 Columbus, MSWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$282,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock41.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.51.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$17.3$11.0
 Homes Owned39.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented43.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Columbus, MSWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,010$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$750  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,670$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,210  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Columbus, MSWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Columbus, MSWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99912.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99919.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Columbus, MSWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock16.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews
Abbd · Columbus, MS
Columbus "The Friendly City"
Over 14 years ago

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Batholomew · Columbus, MS
Armpit of the South
Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Linda · Gulfport, MS
Even after 40 years...
Over 16 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 18 years ago

We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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