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Durham, NC vs Gaffney, SC

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- The median age of a home in Durham is 70.0% younger than the median age of a home in Gaffney.
 Durham, NCGaffney, SCUnited States
 Median Home Age30  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$143,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock66.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.144.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.3$11.0
 Homes Owned48.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock18.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Durham, NCGaffney, SCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,020$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,130  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$600$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,320  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,030$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,040  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Durham, NCGaffney, SCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Durham, NCGaffney, SCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock8.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock12.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9998.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99931.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Durham, NCGaffney, SCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock14.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews
Patrick · Durham, NC
Great place to live despite crime rates
Over 3 years ago

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Jade · Durham, NC
Durham is changing
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Kace · Durham, NC
Love This City
Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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Reviews for Gaffney    2 Reviews
RICKY · Gaffney, SC
Love the South
Over 9 years ago

I have lived in Gaffney for ten years, I am from Garfield New Jersey. I do Love living here in the south.  More

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Donna · Gaffney, SC
Small towns
Over 13 years ago

Small town located an hour away from Charlotte. Property taxes are low and they offer the Homestead Act to senior citizens. Although the summer months are hot, winters  More

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