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Elkins, WV vs Lynchburg, VA

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- The median age of a home in Elkins is 23.9% older than the median age of a home in Lynchburg.
 Elkins, WVLynchburg, VAUnited States
 Median Home Age675142
 Median Home Cost$123,600$221,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.1%17.9%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.35.8%51.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.44.6%60.7%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$5.0$9.8$11.0
 Homes Owned45.2%42.2%57.4%
 Housing Vacant22.8%14.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented32.0%43.8%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Elkins, WVLynchburg, VAUnited States
 Average Rent$950$1,430$1,840
 Studio Apartment$540$920$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$580$940$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$740$1,070$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$960$1,450$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,100$1,600$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Elkins, WVLynchburg, VAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent3.8%4.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.9%1.0%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.8%1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.8%0.2%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation2.3%1.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other10.2%5.6%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Elkins, WVLynchburg, VAUnited States
 Less Than $20,0004.8%1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9997.4%1.2%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9997.0%3.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99913.0%5.1%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,99911.1%7.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.0%19.4%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99919.6%27.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.2%20.8%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9992.2%6.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%3.2%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9991.4%2.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%0.9%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.0%0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Elkins, WVLynchburg, VAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.2%0.2%
 2010 to 20145.1%10.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.1%10.7%13.6%
 1990 to 19994.8%7.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.3%8.2%13.2%
 1970 to 197914.6%16.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.8%7.5%13.6%
 1950 to 195910.7%13.7%10.0%
 1940 to 194912.1%6.4%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier34.1%17.5%12.2%
Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews

Over 16 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 17 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 Lynchburg    30 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

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Over 4 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

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I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  More

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