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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Hobe Sound, FL

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- The median age of a home in DeFuniak Springs is 11.6% older than the median age of a home in Hobe Sound.
 DeFuniak Springs, FLHobe Sound, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age43  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$491,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock80.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.136.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.4$11.0
 Homes Owned51.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock19.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 DeFuniak Springs, FLHobe Sound, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,760$1,840
 Studio Apartment$710  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,050$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$910  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,780$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,390  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 DeFuniak Springs, FLHobe Sound, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock10.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 DeFuniak Springs, FLHobe Sound, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock9.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99921.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99928.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock8.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99910.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 DeFuniak Springs, FLHobe Sound, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200912.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock26.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Defuniak Springs    6 Reviews
Ryan · Stow, OH
0 stars for a 0 class redneck town
Over 4 years ago

I've had to drive through this town on several road trip and there is nothing to do here except Wal Mart. No Class, no education, no worth while attractions. Just a  More

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karma · Defuniak Springs, FL
DeFuniak Springs FL - part of Walton County -
Over 12 years ago

DeFuniak Springs, FL at first glance is not a bad town. But make sure you do some research on the crime here. The people are nice at face value, but don't let them fool  More

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liz  · Defuniak Springs, FL
half dead people
Over 14 years ago

We have lived here for two years and it is the worst two years of my life. Our house is for sale, we just can't take these ignorant and backward people. Walmart is  More

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Reviews for Hobe Sound    3 Reviews
Matie · Hobe Sound, FL
Hobe Sound a hint of Old FL
Over 3 years ago

Having lived in S Florida since 1980s Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach in Broward County moved north into Palm Beach County 1990s (Lake Worth Area, The  More

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Dan · Port St. Lucie, FL
boring
Over 8 years ago

boring as  More

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Brian · Hobe Sound, FL
Popular community
Over 11 years ago

We have lived in Hobe Sound just over 2 years at this point and have not regretted the decision. Hobe Sound is a quieter town that other towns that surround it such as  More

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