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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Murphy, NC

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- The median age of a home in DeFuniak Springs is 27.9% younger than the median age of a home in Murphy.
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMurphy, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age43  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$271,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock69.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.136.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.5$11.0
 Homes Owned51.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock19.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMurphy, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,100$1,840
 Studio Apartment$710  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$630$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$910  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,120$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,390  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMurphy, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock8.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMurphy, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99921.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock20.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99928.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99910.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.5%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 $1,999,9990.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMurphy, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200912.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock6.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock19.2%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 Murphy    3 Reviews
Gio · Ogden, UT
New to the Area
Over 11 years ago

Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community  More

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Becky · Murphy, NC
Beautiful
Over 16 years ago

I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people  More

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tish · Murphy, NC
living in Murphy
Over 17 years ago

I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida,  More

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