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Gainesville, FL vs Sonora, CA

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- The median age of a home in Gainesville is 33.3% younger than the median age of a home in Sonora.
 Gainesville, FLSonora, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age39  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$379,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock59.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.123.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.1$11.0
 Homes Owned33.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented50.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Gainesville, FLSonora, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,590$1,840
 Studio Apartment$880  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$930$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,170  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,610$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,570  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Gainesville, FLSonora, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock3.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Gainesville, FLSonora, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99919.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99926.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock41.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Gainesville, FLSonora, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200913.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198918.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock18.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews
james · Gainesville, FL
Not a bad place to live
Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Mary · Gainesville, FL
One of the places in Florida
Over 4 years ago

Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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T · Gainesville, FL
highest taxes and electric in state! Run!!!!!!!!!!
Over 5 years ago

Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Sonora    15 Reviews
Jim · Sonora, CA
Sonora A Rural Haven in California
Over 1 years ago

I have lived in Sonora for two and a half years and love it. Some of the earlier reviews I read scared me before coming. Here is what we have found. We live in a  More

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R.L. · Sonora, CA
No bueno
Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for 8 years and I absolutely hate it. This town is not built for all the people it has to accommodate. Everyone from the ENTIRE county comes here to do  More

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Joshua · Sonora, CA
Avoid it if you're starting a family
Over 4 years ago

Lived here for 21 years since my family moved up from the valley (to get away from gang violence and other crime). Traffic doesn't pay attention constantly running  More

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