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Grand Junction, CO vs Lafayette, CA

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- The median age of a home in Grand Junction is 58.3% younger than the median age of a home in Lafayette.
 Grand Junction, COLafayette, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age36  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,767,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock42.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.110.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.8$11.0
 Homes Owned58.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Grand Junction, COLafayette, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,710$1,840
 Studio Apartment$770  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,350$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,150  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,760$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,960  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Grand Junction, COLafayette, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Grand Junction, COLafayette, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99935.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock29.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock33.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Grand Junction, COLafayette, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200921.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196914.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock25.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews
Andrew · Tempe, AZ
Good for some, not so much for others.
Over 2 years ago

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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Derick · Grand Junction, CO
Sleepy, out of the way status fading
Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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James · Grand Junction, CO
Only for the Rich.
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews
Christinia · Lafayette, CA
I love my little town!
Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Bp · Lafayette, CA
Upscale (mostly), Friendly (mostly) and Trendy (mo
Over 16 years ago

Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Bruce · Lafayette, CA
Weather
Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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