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Helena, AL vs Wheeling, WV

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- The median age of a home in Helena is 236.4% younger than the median age of a home in Wheeling.
 Helena, ALWheeling, WVUnited States
 Median Home Age22  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$131,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months19.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock30.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.77.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned85.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock20.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented8.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Helena, ALWheeling, WVUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,170$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,220  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$720$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,520  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,190$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,100  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Helena, ALWheeling, WVUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Helena, ALWheeling, WVUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock7.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock13.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99911.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99936.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.7%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
 Helena, ALWheeling, WVUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200931.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196930.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock42.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Helena    2 Reviews
Bp · Columbus, GA
Great Place to Live
Over 15 years ago

I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It  More

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Barbara · Helena, AL
Helena
Over 18 years ago

I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have  More

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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews
Lisa · Lexington, KY
Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling?
Over 9 years ago

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Melissa · Wheeling, WV
Crime Rate
Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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Frank · Wheeling, WV
Wheeling after many years away
Over 13 years ago

My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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