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Greensboro, NC vs Princeton, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Greensboro is 54.1% younger than the median age of a home in Princeton.
 Greensboro, NCPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age37  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$868,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months19.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock45.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.84.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$27.6$11.0
 Homes Owned45.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Greensboro, NCPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$940  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,090  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,570  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Greensboro, NCPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Greensboro, NCPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99921.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99920.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock25.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock21.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock10.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Greensboro, NCPrinceton, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200915.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock17.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock22.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Greensboro    56 Reviews
Gebre · Greensboro, NC
Great City Getting Even Better
Over 1 years ago

I have lived in this city for 14 years. I am 50 and lived at different places. This is where I lived the longest and I am loving it. It has that sweet balance everyone  More

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Pat · Greensboro, NC
Great Place for Families and College Kids!!
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Greensboro for almost 30 years. Moved here in the 8th grade from Long Beach California. We literally fell in love with this great state and Greensboro in  More

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L · Greensboro, NC
Sure..come to Greensboro
Over 3 years ago

Born and raised here. Yes some crime like everywhere else, but overall, I'm not afraid to be out at night. You might like some areas right outside of the city..  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews
Philip · Princeton, NJ
College towns are in a class by themselves
Over 15 years ago

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Abhd · Princeton, NJ
Quick response to crime
Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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katherine  · Princeton, NJ
Homes are Always in Demand!
Over 17 years ago

You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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