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Front Royal, VA vs Columbia, SC

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- The median age of a home in Front Royal is 8.2% older than the median age of a home in Columbia.
 Front Royal, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Median Home Age49  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$204,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock52.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.81.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned54.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock14.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented39.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Front Royal, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,530$1,840
 Studio Apartment$780  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,070$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,040  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,550$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,760  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Front Royal, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Front Royal, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock6.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9999.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99940.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Front Royal, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock9.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Front Royal    7 Reviews
Jim · Front Royal, VA
I love this place!!!
Over 3 years ago

I have lives here for 4 years I love it great place! Safe up and coming and great restaurants! Great canoe  More

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John · Minneapolis, MN
Do NOT move to Front Royal, VA!
Over 6 years ago

If you are thinking of moving to Front Royal, VA, think again!!! I lived in Front Royal for a little over three years for my retirement. I got to know people who  More

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Roberta · Front Royal, VA
Live on the Mountain
Over 15 years ago

Live on top of the mountain; air is wonderful, scenery great. Wintertime can be rough when the roads are icy. My general health has been much better since moving  More

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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews
Jordan · Columbia, SC
Love Living in Columbia!
Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Jordan · Columbia, SC
Almost ideal. Could see myself moving back
Over 2 years ago

Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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Isabella · Wise, VA
Charming “hometown” city
Over 4 years ago

Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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