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Effingham, IL vs Omaha, NE

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- The median age of a home in Effingham is 6.4% younger than the median age of a home in Omaha.
 Effingham, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$252,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months9.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.47.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$18.8$11.0
 Homes Owned58.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Effingham, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,510$1,840
 Studio Apartment$590  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$940$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$770  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,530$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,140  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Effingham, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Effingham, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9996.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock6.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99923.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock22.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99918.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Effingham, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock18.3%12.2%
Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Over 13 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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Over 18 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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