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Dayton, TX vs Highlands, TX

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- The median age of a home in Dayton is 41.4% younger than the median age of a home in Highlands.
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age29  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$211,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock56.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.111.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$14.9$11.0
 Homes Owned55.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,430$1,840
 Studio Apartment$860  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$920$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,090  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,450$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,850  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock9.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock19.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99929.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9993.3%  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
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.8%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200926.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.5%12.2%
Reviews for Dayton    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

It's a nice country-esque town but yet close to everything Houston has to offer. 30 minutes west and you are in Houston.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Dayton is in the middle of Houston and Beumont connected by Hwy 90 and FM1960. A major intersection for the trucking industry. Along with oil refineries and new  More

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Over 18 years ago

did you see the movie, "deliverance?" dualing banjos? Go to Dayton if you want that same feelin'- nothing but trailers, mobile homes, rednecks and lots of pick ups!   More

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Reviews for Highlands    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Highlands, TX., since 1984. The location & traffic is good in relation to downtown Houston, Crosby, Baytown, Pasadena & even Beaumont &/or West Houston  More

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