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Elkins, WV vs Lexington, VA

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- The median age of a home in Elkins is 3.0% older than the median age of a home in Lexington.
 Elkins, WVLexington, VAUnited States
 Median Home Age67  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$282,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock44.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.44.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.4$11.0
 Homes Owned45.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock15.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented32.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Elkins, WVLexington, VAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,330$1,840
 Studio Apartment$540  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$850$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$740  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,350$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,100  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Elkins, WVLexington, VAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock5.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other10.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Elkins, WVLexington, VAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9997.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99913.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock20.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.7%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, WVLexington, VAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.4%10.0%
 1940 to 194912.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock34.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews
Delores · Athens, WV
Elkins does have it all
Over 17 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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gina · Elkins, WV
Elkins, WV
Over 18 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 Lexington    3 Reviews
Janet · Lexington, VA
Lexington is a Jewel in the Shenandoah Valley
Over 5 years ago

I moved to the city of Lexington from Houston 4.5 years ago. I couldn't be happier. Residents are polite and friendly. There is employment for seniors like myself and I  More

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Michael · Fairfield, VA
High cost of living for such a small place!
Over 17 years ago

Lexington is a nice little town in the Shenandoah Valley, but is quite expensive to live in. It is most likely due to the snow-birds moving to a location closer to  More

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noreen · Englewood, FL
housing
Over 18 years ago

would love to trade houses in lexington, have a 3+bedroom, 2 bathroom, family living, dining room, hottub room... anyone interested? south west florida small town, 2  More

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