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Dana Point, CA vs Princeton, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Dana Point is 35.7% younger than the median age of a home in Princeton.
 Dana Point, CAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$868,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months22.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock45.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.109.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$27.6$11.0
 Homes Owned51.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Dana Point, CAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,210  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,890  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,590  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Dana Point, CAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Dana Point, CAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock25.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99933.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock21.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9997.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock10.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Dana Point, CAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198930.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock17.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock22.3%12.2%
Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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