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Danville, VA vs Bedford, VA

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- The median age of a home in Danville is 15.0% older than the median age of a home in Bedford.
 Danville, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Median Home Age60  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$218,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock51.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.60.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.8$11.0
 Homes Owned42.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented40.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Danville, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,250$1,840
 Studio Apartment$550  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$820$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$830  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,270$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,220  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Danville, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock4.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other10.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Danville, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9998.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99915.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock23.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9997.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Danville, VABedford, VAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock23.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.8%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.7%12.2%
Reviews for Danville    8 Reviews

I have lived in Danville all of my life(almost 30 years). This town has been through some ups and downs but as I get older, I have realized how great of a town that  More

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Danville is in a state of revival. Its beautiful river and numerous parks, its quiet walks and enviable sunsets are but a few of the natural amenities the city offers.  More

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In my opinion, all of Danville's problems are rooted in their poorly managed government infrastructure. I have been here for 3 months and the entire time I've been here,  More

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Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

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Over 18 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

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Over 20 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  More

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