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Fort Washington, MD vs Newark, DE

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- The median age of a home in Fort Washington is 7.3% younger than the median age of a home in Newark.
 Fort Washington, MDNewark, DEUnited States
 Median Home Age41  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$325,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.86.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.4$11.0
 Homes Owned84.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented9.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fort Washington, MDNewark, DEUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,790$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,440  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,230$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,670  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,810$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,490  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fort Washington, MDNewark, DEUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock5.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fort Washington, MDNewark, DEUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99914.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock26.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99929.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fort Washington, MDNewark, DEUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200912.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198920.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196914.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Fort Washington    2 Reviews
jibran · Huntington, VA
Amazing up and coming area!
Over 9 years ago

Excellent area - 15 minutes from DC and Alexandria - 1 exit away from MGM and National Harbor. Great value on home prices! This area is going to also be the home of  More

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vickie · Fort Washington, MD
Somewhat costly
Over 13 years ago

I just don't like it here, the people are definitely not friendly at all. At least it is only 15mins from D.C. So there is plenty to do. My favorite place to live would  More

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Michelle · Newark, DE
Public schools ugh
Over 13 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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Gina · Newark, DE
Newark is a Gem! Three thumbs up!!
Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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Curtis · Baltimore, MD
Is mass transit to Philly good?
Over 18 years ago

I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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