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Hobbs, NM vs La Mirada, CA

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- The median age of a home in Hobbs is 29.2% younger than the median age of a home in La Mirada.
 Hobbs, NMLa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age48  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$761,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months6.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock48.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.51.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned53.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Hobbs, NMLa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,210$1,840
 Studio Apartment$710  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,970$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,050  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,260$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,510  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Hobbs, NMLa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Hobbs, NMLa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9998.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99916.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock61.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Hobbs, NMLa Mirada, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock48.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.1%12.2%
Reviews for Hobbs    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More

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Reviews for La Mirada    3 Reviews

Los Angeles/Orange County undoubtedly has some of the best weather in America. The temperature fluctuates between 50 at the lowest and 108 at the highest, and you will  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather is beautiful, the crime is low, the area is full of green areas and trees. It is close to shopping, restaurants, culture, and entertainment The bad part is  More

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Lots of trees and parks. Decent schools. Freeway close to the centers of LA and OC. Low crime. Great place to raise children. A dog park in Fullerton about 20 mins.  More

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