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Homestead, FL vs Katy, TX

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- The median age of a home in Homestead is 5.0% younger than the median age of a home in Katy.
 Homestead, FLKaty, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age20  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$435,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months26.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock52.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.189.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.2$11.0
 Homes Owned41.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented52.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Homestead, FLKaty, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,320$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,200  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,500$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,690  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,350$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,630  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Homestead, FLKaty, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Homestead, FLKaty, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99934.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock19.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock8.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%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
 Homestead, FLKaty, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200944.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196914.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Homestead    20 Reviews
Lee · Homestead, FL
The worst of Miami all in one place
Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Homestead for about 12 years, and I can't wait to leave. It's a city full of poor people who can't afford to live in Miami by any stretch of the  More

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Alma · Homestead, FL
Not OK
Over 7 years ago

It stinks with smelty Smokey air most evenings right in the heart of town. ATC’s run rampant. Police do nothing. Code enforcement is a laughable joke in most cases. You  More

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lida · Leisure City, FL
Absurd Electrical Bills
Over 7 years ago

My family has lived in Homestead for 4 years. Whatever you do make sure the area you rent/purchase is not within the limits of City of Homestead. Our electric bill is 4  More

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Reviews for Katy    24 Reviews
Sarah · Tucker, GA
Family friendly
Over 1 years ago

Katy is so nice. It is spread out in the typical Houston way, but I really enjoyed all of the Asian restaurants, shopping, and churches. Great place to raise a family.  More

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John · Santa Clarita, CA
Katy Resident
Over 4 years ago

Lived here my entire life, Great  More

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Betty  · Katy, TX
Harmony Science Academy West Houston
Over 9 years ago

My kids has been it this school since it opened. It was great at first until they kept changing hands in principle. They had great plans but never get carried out. The  More

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