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Hope Mills, NC vs Matthews, NC

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- The median age of a home in Hope Mills is 7.1% younger than the median age of a home in Matthews.
 Hope Mills, NCMatthews, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age28  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$441,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months19.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock79.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.61.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.6$11.0
 Homes Owned57.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented32.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Hope Mills, NCMatthews, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,960$1,840
 Studio Apartment$850  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,390$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$990  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,990$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,670  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Hope Mills, NCMatthews, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Hope Mills, NCMatthews, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99935.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock8.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99918.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock32.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock7.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Hope Mills, NCMatthews, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock16.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200926.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock27.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196919.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
Reviews for Hope Mills    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I'm thinking of retiring to Hope Mills NC and would like some feed back. Is this a good town to retire to and is it senior friendly. Are there things for seniors to do.  More

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Over 12 years ago

If anyone is moving to North Carolina soon, I would recommend Hope Mills. I feel that this area is the "Hidden Gem" in Cumberland County,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hope Mills, NC is more of a small town feel, with everything in a short driving distance. It is close to the Fayetteville area (military town). The people are more to  More

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Reviews for Matthews    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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