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Elkins, WV vs Escanaba, MI

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- The median age of a home in Elkins is 9.0% younger than the median age of a home in Escanaba.
 Elkins, WVEscanaba, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age67  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$123,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock60.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.44.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$13.1$11.0
 Homes Owned45.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented32.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Elkins, WVEscanaba, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,110$1,840
 Studio Apartment$540  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$640$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$740  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,130$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,100  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Elkins, WVEscanaba, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other10.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Elkins, WVEscanaba, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock6.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9997.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock6.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99913.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock19.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Elkins, WVEscanaba, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.2%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.4%10.0%
 1940 to 194912.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock44.3%12.2%
Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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Over 19 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

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Reviews for Escanaba    5 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I am so honored and thankful that I was born and raised in America, and that I have the freedoms and liberties bestowed upon its citizens. In the Upper Peninsula, I  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am not a native of Escanaba, however I have lived in many different areas. I found Escanaba's climate in relation to Michigan as pretty moderate. The housing is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Don't expect to find a good job or make friends here unless you know someone. The often repeated phrase "You're not from here, are you?" is more of an accusation than a  More

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