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Germantown, MD vs Poway, CA

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- The median age of a home in Germantown is 34.4% younger than the median age of a home in Poway.
 Germantown, MDPoway, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age32  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,000,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.46.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned64.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented32.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Germantown, MDPoway, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,060$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,680  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,780$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,950  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,100$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,900  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Germantown, MDPoway, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Germantown, MDPoway, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99925.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99912.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock30.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock17.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Germantown, MDPoway, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200916.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198935.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock35.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196928.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Germantown    8 Reviews
tanisha · Germantown, MD
When I first moved to Germantown
Over 12 years ago

When I first moved to Germantown, this city was up and coming. It still felt like the country and the air was breathable and not as much traffic. That was in 2010. In 3  More

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Dan · Boyds, MD
Pet Ownership
Over 12 years ago

Montgomery County is not a dog friendly place if you own pets. The dog regulations do not favor the dog or dog owner and one should consider Frederick, Howard or Carroll  More

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Bonnie · Germantown, MD
Monthly Costs
Over 13 years ago

Everything costs more here because of the proximity to Washington D.C. I came from Long Island, NY where it was also expensive. Since I've been here costs go up, but  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews
Christine · Poway, CA
Poway, a great town
Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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LeeW · Poway, CA
Trees Trees Trees
Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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emmy · Poway, CA
Overpriced, soul-less, fake yoga mom kind of place
Over 7 years ago

I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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