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Ithaca, NY vs Hobbs, NM

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- The median age of a home in Ithaca is 20.0% older than the median age of a home in Hobbs.
 Ithaca, NYHobbs, NMUnited States
 Median Home Age60  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$157,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock33.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.52.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.7$11.0
 Homes Owned23.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented66.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Ithaca, NYHobbs, NMUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,340$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,350  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$800$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,690  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,360$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,260  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Ithaca, NYHobbs, NMUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented3.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Ithaca, NYHobbs, NMUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock21.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99930.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  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
 Ithaca, NYHobbs, NMUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.7%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock19.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.9%12.2%
Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Hobbs    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Over 15 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More

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