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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Troy, NY

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- The median age of a home in Fort Walton Beach is 18.0% younger than the median age of a home in Troy.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLTroy, NYUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$238,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock46.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.133.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$29.3$11.0
 Homes Owned52.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fort Walton Beach, FLTroy, NYUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,470$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,110  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,000$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,390  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,490$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,360  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fort Walton Beach, FLTroy, NYUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fort Walton Beach, FLTroy, NYUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock29.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99932.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fort Walton Beach, FLTroy, NYUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock51.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Fort Walton Beach    10 Reviews
Brian · Valparaiso, FL
True Fort Walton
Over 3 years ago

Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These  More

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R. · Clearwater, FL
is it good place to live and retire?
Over 11 years ago

I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a  More

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Mark · Mary Esther, FL
Great beaches, but don't recommend for single men
Over 13 years ago

FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally  More

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Reviews for Troy    6 Reviews
Anthony · Troy, NY
Do NOT Invest in Troy New York
Over 6 years ago

My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885. Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live. The  More

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Anthony · Troy, NY
Do NOT Invest in Troy New York
Over 6 years ago

My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885. Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live. The  More

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Jennifer · Troy, NY
An industrial-era gem on the Hudson River
Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Troy for 17 years and love it more than ever. I was initially attracted by its handsome industrial-era architecture, walkable downtown and budding arts  More

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