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Hamilton, OH vs Akron, OH

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- The median age of a home in Hamilton is 1.5% younger than the median age of a home in Akron.
 Hamilton, OHAkron, OHUnited States
 Median Home Age66  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$106,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock57.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.85.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.0$11.0
 Homes Owned50.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented40.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Hamilton, OHAkron, OHUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,200$1,840
 Studio Apartment$710  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$760$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,600  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Hamilton, OHAkron, OHUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Hamilton, OHAkron, OHUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock14.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99911.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock17.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99928.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Hamilton, OHAkron, OHUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock19.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock33.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Hamilton    10 Reviews
cory · Hamilton, OH
Hamilton aka. Hamiltucky
Over 5 years ago

Hamilton is like an Island, a little lost in time and separated from the surrounding world. There is a reason why people who don't live there call Hamilton Hamiltucky.  More

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Greg · Hamilton, OH
Proud Hamiltonian
Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Hamilton most of my life, and I must say that I have enjoyed watching the progress over the last couple of years. The new amphitheater along the river was  More

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Greg · Hamilton, OH
Great Place to Live
Over 11 years ago

We LOVE living in Hamilton! We have lived in town since 2009 and enjoy all that the city has to offer. Great sculptures all over town. Its no wonder they call it the  More

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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews
Ryan · Stow, OH
Glad to be home
Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Brian · North Canton, OH
Gross
Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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Chris · Akron, OH
Akron from the perpective of a 23 year-old
Over 7 years ago

My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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