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Glen Allen, VA vs Chapel Hill, NC

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- The median age of a home in Glen Allen is 13.8% younger than the median age of a home in Chapel Hill.
 Glen Allen, VAChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age29  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$550,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock72.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.64.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$11.1$11.0
 Homes Owned71.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented25.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Glen Allen, VAChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,730$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,370  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,190$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,580  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,760$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,480  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Glen Allen, VAChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Glen Allen, VAChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock5.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99933.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock27.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock4.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Glen Allen, VAChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196934.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.1%12.2%
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Reviews for Glen Allen    6 Reviews
C · Midlothian, VA
City or County, it does not matter. DO NOT brin
Over 10 years ago

Regardless of what review you read, no matter how much money you will save, it really does not count when you know that Virginia (a Commonwealth) believes they can stomp  More

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Renee · Glen Allen, VA
Glen Allen
Over 15 years ago

Glen Allen is a wonderful city to live  More

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Michael · Midlothian, VA
one of the best areas
Over 16 years ago

we have lived here for almost 24 years and found the area to be a great place to live in general and to raiser the family. there are many things to do withon 20 miles  More

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Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews
Br · Chapel Hill, NC
Great college town, but not cheap
Over 4 years ago

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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gricelle · Durham, NC
Bert's take on Durham Metro Area
Over 10 years ago

I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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jean · Brooklyn, NY
cooler summer in hills nearby?
Over 11 years ago

someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

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