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Harrisburg, PA vs Sandusky, OH

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- The median age of a home in Harrisburg is 13.0% older than the median age of a home in Sandusky.
 Harrisburg, PASandusky, OHUnited States
 Median Home Age77  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$120,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock53.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.55.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$16.8$11.0
 Homes Owned30.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock17.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented54.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Harrisburg, PASandusky, OHUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,070$1,840
 Studio Apartment$810  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$720$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,170  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,090$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,570  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Harrisburg, PASandusky, OHUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock4.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other9.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Harrisburg, PASandusky, OHUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock15.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99921.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock17.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  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  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Harrisburg, PASandusky, OHUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock17.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock35.1%12.2%
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Sandusky    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The Sandusky area has a horrible rate of cancer in children. The area is nice, and the lakeside life style can lure you in...but if you don't want someone you care about  More

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I grew up in Sandusky (from age 2 - 22 years old) and found that the conditions are fundamentally wonderful to live and raise a family. This town is large enough to  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have found Sandusky to be quite friendly. Tellers at the banks know you by name and the officals at school know which kids are ours without asking. Winters can be  More

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