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Fort Lauderdale, FL vs Taos, NM

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- The median age of a home in Fort Lauderdale is 20.0% older than the median age of a home in Taos.
 Fort Lauderdale, FLTaos, NMUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$386,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months26.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock62.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.172.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.4$11.0
 Homes Owned42.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock31.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fort Lauderdale, FLTaos, NMUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,190$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,340  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$830$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,810  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,090  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fort Lauderdale, FLTaos, NMUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock8.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock11.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fort Lauderdale, FLTaos, NMUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock7.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99920.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock19.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock17.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9996.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9992.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fort Lauderdale, FLTaos, NMUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock11.0%12.2%
Reviews for Fort Lauderdale    64 Reviews

Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are eclectic, which makes for a tough adjustment if you're from a homogenous area. The secret is to find the location of all the things  More

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Like any city, Fort Lauderdale has it's good points and it's bad. On the good side you can't beat the weather here, especially October to June. No snow and no winter  More

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Over 10 years ago

My husband I are are from Illinois and Indiana. We moved here five years ago and we still HATE it! In the Midwest people are friendly and care about others. I can't  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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