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Folly Beach, SC vs Niceville, FL

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- The median age of a home in Folly Beach is 2.9% younger than the median age of a home in Niceville.
 Folly Beach, SCNiceville, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age34  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$407,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock81.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.136.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.7$11.0
 Homes Owned20.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented8.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Folly Beach, SCNiceville, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,950$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,180  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,270$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,370  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,980$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,130  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Folly Beach, SCNiceville, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Folly Beach, SCNiceville, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock14.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99916.5%  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  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Folly Beach, SCNiceville, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock24.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196923.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.2%10.0%
 1940 to 194912.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Folly Beach    3 Reviews
JEAN · Hilton Head Island, SC
IT'S A PURE BEACH RESIDING ON FOLLY BEACH
Over 7 years ago

I resided in this very overrated village for a year. With the exception of the one local down village pizza place, the best food is from the gas station'shot dog roller  More

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Angel · Charlotte, NC
Best kept secret on the coast
Over 16 years ago

If you're looking for a place that's not uppity or country club-ish, Folly Beach is THE place to be. It is home to some of the nicest most down to earth people  More

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Angel · Charlotte, NC
Best kept secret on the coast
Over 16 years ago

If you're looking for a beautiful place to go without any pretense or country club attitude, Folly Beach is the place to go. The people there are the nicest most down  More

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Reviews for Niceville    11 Reviews
Elaine · Ogden, UT
Best Place to Live
Over 10 years ago

I love living on the Emerald Coast! I love the slight changes in seasons, love the sound of our air force representing our freedom flying overhead, love the snow white  More

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Shim · Niceville, FL
Niceville
Over 10 years ago

Small growing town in panhandle of Florida. Close to Eglin and Hurlburt Air Force Bases. Excellent Schools, College, Beaches, Fishing and Nice Folks!! Housing prices  More

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Ed · Niceville, FL
Life in Niceville, Florida
Over 13 years ago

Situated about 10-14 miles from the Gulf Of Mexico through either Fort Walton Beach to the south/south west or Destin to the south/south east. Niceville is a vibrant,  More

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