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Durham, NC vs Springfield, MO

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- The median age of a home in Durham is 46.7% younger than the median age of a home in Springfield.
 Durham, NCSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Median Home Age30  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$217,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock70.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.144.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.1$11.0
 Homes Owned48.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Durham, NCSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,230$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,130  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,320  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,250$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,040  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Durham, NCSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Durham, NCSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock5.4%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  Unlock17.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99931.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Durham, NCSpringfield, MOUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock11.4%12.2%
Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

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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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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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 Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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