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Florence, SC vs Imperial Beach, CA

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- The median age of a home in Florence is 14.3% younger than the median age of a home in Imperial Beach.
 Florence, SCImperial Beach, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$804,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock56.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.81.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.9$11.0
 Homes Owned50.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Florence, SCImperial Beach, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,890$1,840
 Studio Apartment$750  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,680$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,000  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,930$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,340  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Florence, SCImperial Beach, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Florence, SCImperial Beach, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9997.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99925.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99919.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock6.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock52.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Florence, SCImperial Beach, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock22.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.9%12.2%
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Imperial Beach    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

In my opinion, imperial beach is the best place to live. IB is the perfect place to raise a family. It has the perfect amount of the good and the bad.  More

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My wife and I moved here from Chula Vista, CA before we knew she was pregnant, attracted by the opportunity to live right near the ocean; in a small, albeit somewhat  More

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Over 20 years ago

Come live in San Diego's most affordable beach community...Imperial  More

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