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Decatur, GA vs Simpsonville, SC

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- The median age of a home in Decatur is 47.1% older than the median age of a home in Simpsonville.
 Decatur, GASimpsonville, SCUnited States
 Median Home Age51  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$330,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock68.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.166.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.0$11.0
 Homes Owned59.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented29.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Decatur, GASimpsonville, SCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,670$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,540  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,170$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,770  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,640  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Decatur, GASimpsonville, SCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Decatur, GASimpsonville, SCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9997.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock12.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99917.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Decatur, GASimpsonville, SCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock16.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200915.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.0%12.2%
Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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Reviews for Simpsonville    5 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived in this city for 30 years and I've seen so many changes! This is a great place to live! I've owned a business in town for 10 years and I feel safe. If I have  More

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Over 11 years ago

Nice suburb of Greenville, growing in diversity and culture. Competing healthcare providers (important!). Upscale manufacturing in the area (BMW and Michelin) results  More

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Over 13 years ago

Lived in Simpsonville for 9 years. Too long. It's a dirty little town with lots of crime and police. City government is mostly dependent on traffic fines and they  More

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