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Independence, KY vs Mechanic Falls, ME

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- The median age of a home in Independence is 86.4% younger than the median age of a home in Mechanic Falls.
 Independence, KYMechanic Falls, MEUnited States
 Median Home Age22  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$233,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock78.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.78.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$14.4$11.0
 Homes Owned77.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented20.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Independence, KYMechanic Falls, MEUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,790$1,840
 Studio Apartment$860  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,090$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,820$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,940  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Independence, KYMechanic Falls, MEUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock6.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Independence, KYMechanic Falls, MEUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock9.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99917.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock28.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99930.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Independence, KYMechanic Falls, MEUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.9%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock14.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200932.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock22.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock26.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews
rlncqm · Independence, KY
Cost of living and quality of life Independence, K
Over 12 years ago

population and cost of living here is inaccurate. Many people esp. in the Independence area are pouring here from Ohio. The median cost of homes is a generalization if  More

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Katie · Walton, KY
Walton Learning Center
Over 12 years ago

The Learning Center is a family run childcare service. We pride ourselves in working with parents to ensure the proper learning environment for their children.With a  More

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Reviews for Mechanic Falls    1 Reviews
Josh · Mechanic Falls, ME
Small Town Life That’s Perfect For Families
Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Mechanic Falls for 3 years and really enjoy. The small town environment and great school system combine to create an excellent place to raise a family. In  More

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