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Grand Rapids, MI vs Simi Valley, CA

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- The median age of a home in Grand Rapids is 39.7% older than the median age of a home in Simi Valley.
 Grand Rapids, MISimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age68  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$755,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.155.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.9$11.0
 Homes Owned51.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented41.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Grand Rapids, MISimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,830$1,840
 Studio Apartment$970  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,310$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,230  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,880$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,800  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Grand Rapids, MISimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Grand Rapids, MISimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99921.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99924.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock54.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock4.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Grand Rapids, MISimi Valley, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews
Blake · Grand Rapids, MI
Read for the TRUTH about GR
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Actual City Is OK...The Rest Stinks
Over 4 years ago

Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Alfred · Grand Rapids, MI
GR- nationally recognized as a top place to live.
Over 4 years ago

Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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Arnold · Simi Valley, CA
Growing Challenges- housing costs and still the "
Over 4 years ago

I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such  More

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Joseph · Simi Valley, CA
Great city(Little Pricey)
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Simi Valley for 23 Years. I love it here but due to the cost of living am looking to relocate to another state/City where my money will go further. Simi  More

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john · Simi Valley, CA
good place to live
Over 16 years ago

simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor  More

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