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Garner, NC vs Surprise, AZ

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- The median age of a home in Garner is 34.6% older than the median age of a home in Surprise.
 Garner, NCSurprise, AZUnited States
 Median Home Age26  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$413,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months24.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock91.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.110.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.7$11.0
 Homes Owned61.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented32.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Garner, NCSurprise, AZUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,590$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,200  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,620$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,400  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,630$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,270  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Garner, NCSurprise, AZUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock6.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Garner, NCSurprise, AZUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99911.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock10.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99934.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock26.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Garner, NCSurprise, AZUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock59.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200925.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock21.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock1.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.1%12.2%
Reviews for Garner    3 Reviews

One of the best areas in the Triangle Region of North Carolina for cost effective housing. Since the RE bust in 2008 home prices have fallen across the country. The  More

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I moved here about a year ago from FL and love it. We chose Johnston County as opposed to Wake County due to the tax base and the schools. The cost of a home out here  More

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Hi. I currently live in Hollywood, Florida and truly love it; however, I've decided to return to Garner where I lived for 7 years. The grass is really not greener here.  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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