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Homer, AK vs Evanston, WY

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- The median age of a home in Homer is 15.2% younger than the median age of a home in Evanston.
 Homer, AKEvanston, WYUnited States
 Median Home Age33  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$250,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock40.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.60.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.5$11.0
 Homes Owned53.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented26.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Homer, AKEvanston, WYUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,120$1,840
 Studio Apartment$880  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$630$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,150  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,140$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,840  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Homer, AKEvanston, WYUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Homer, AKEvanston, WYUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock9.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock9.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock24.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99929.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99914.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.3%  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
 Homer, AKEvanston, WYUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200920.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198925.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock10.8%12.2%
Reviews for Homer    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 18 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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Reviews for Evanston    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Massive ignorance. I was attracted to this town because it's small, easy to get around and there's a Walmart, grocery store, post office, library, mechanic and a bad  More

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I felt like I didn't belong here nor did I feel welcome here . The people in this town are rude and backstabbing . If you are from another state you are not welcome in  More

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I moved here in 2016. That was probably a mistake, which I hope to fix very soon. Positives: quiet place, no traffic issues, WY has no income tax. There are two  More

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