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Houghton, MI vs Keyser, WV

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- The median age of a home in Houghton is 54.5% younger than the median age of a home in Keyser.
 Houghton, MIKeyser, WVUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$145,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock33.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.97.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.9$11.0
 Homes Owned30.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock24.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented61.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Houghton, MIKeyser, WVUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,060$1,840
 Studio Apartment$500  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$670$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$720  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,080$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,230  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Houghton, MIKeyser, WVUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock8.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock6.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Houghton, MIKeyser, WVUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock17.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock7.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99923.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  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
 Houghton, MIKeyser, WVUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock0.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock0.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.3%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock42.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Houghton    5 Reviews
David  · Houghton, MI
A step back in time
Over 10 years ago

Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to  More

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Ducky · Scottsville, NY
Great place to live
Over 12 years ago

For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The  More

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Bill · Houghton, MI
Map is incomplete
Over 16 years ago

The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this  More

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Reviews for Keyser    1 Reviews
Dan · New Creek, WV
Almost heaven as the song says, but with a Walmart
Over 5 years ago

Amazingly beautiful surroundings. Keyser is nestled in the valley between mountains. Located at about 600Ft.. and surrounded by mountains that reach 2500 ft, its a  More

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