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Harrisburg, PA vs Absecon, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Harrisburg is 36.4% older than the median age of a home in Absecon.
 Harrisburg, PAAbsecon, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age77  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$264,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock70.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.55.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$32.0$11.0
 Homes Owned30.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented54.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Harrisburg, PAAbsecon, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,640$1,840
 Studio Apartment$810  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,500$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,170  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,680$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,570  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Harrisburg, PAAbsecon, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock5.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other9.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Harrisburg, PAAbsecon, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99921.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock35.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Harrisburg, PAAbsecon, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock14.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews
Ryan · Harrisburg, PA
Decaying city that is a shadow of its former self.
Over 4 years ago

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Erik · Mechanicsburg, PA
It's OK
Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Dale · Harrisburg, PA
lifetime resident ready to move
Over 10 years ago

Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Brendan · Absecon, NJ
Property Taxes and Housing Prices
Over 19 years ago

Property taxes in Atlantic County at totally out of control. The general tax rate for Absecon in 2005 was 3.694%. If you believe inflation is about 2.5% then your house  More

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william · Absecon, NJ
Taxes
Over 19 years ago

Our propertyt taxes are to  More

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