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Destin, FL vs Brownsville, TX

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- The median age of a home in Destin is 0.0% younger than the median age of a home in Brownsville.
 Destin, FLBrownsville, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age29  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$162,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock56.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.133.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.2$11.0
 Homes Owned27.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented16.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Destin, FLBrownsville, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,170$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,400  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$720$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,740  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,190$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,960  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Destin, FLBrownsville, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Destin, FLBrownsville, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock14.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock16.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock11.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99925.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99915.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9995.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Destin, FLBrownsville, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock22.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200921.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198927.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196924.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews
Nels · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
paradise doesn't come cheap
Over 3 years ago

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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Vic · Destin, FL
UNLESS YOU’RE A MILLIONAIRE IT SUCKS
Over 4 years ago

This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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Ron · Destin, FL
Still a great place to live
Over 6 years ago

I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Brownsville    8 Reviews
Christopher · Brownsville, TX
In all honesty….
Over 1 years ago

Brownsville, TX- Well, I’ve lived here about 5 years now and it’s pretty different. If you speak Spanish you stand a better chance of success. It’s REALLY culturally  More

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bv · Brownsville, TX
ignore all comments and data is very inaccurate
Over 6 years ago

ignore all comments. There 1 teacher and 30 students per class or 28. I have not run into any drugs or drug addicts in my life. I would suggest stick to good  More

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carl · Brownsville, TX
best comfort index
Over 16 years ago

too  More

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