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Jackson, NJ vs Reading, PA

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- The median age of a home in Jackson is 65.6% younger than the median age of a home in Reading.
 Jackson, NJReading, PAUnited States
 Median Home Age32  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$206,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock60.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.62.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.1$11.0
 Homes Owned81.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented13.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Jackson, NJReading, PAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,290$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,130  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$820$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,590  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,310$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,420  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Jackson, NJReading, PAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Jackson, NJReading, PAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock13.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock17.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99915.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99923.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Jackson, NJReading, PAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock1.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200924.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock50.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Jackson    5 Reviews
Michael · Jackson, NJ
Jackson, NJ - a place for everyone
Over 10 years ago

When my wife and I looked for the ideal location to buy our first house and start a family, our search lead us to Jackson, NJ. Twenty minutes from coastal beaches, rides  More

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kathleen  · Jackson, NJ
living in jackson nj
Over 16 years ago

nice place to live, becoming unaffordable  More

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Bill · Jackson, NJ
Wonderful Location
Over 16 years ago

Jackson NJ is located in the center of the Garden State (New Jersey) We are near beautiful beaches. major highways, art and cultural centers. We are within 1.5 hours of  More

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David · Reading, PA
Reading realities
Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Lynn · Reading, PA
Best Time of Year
Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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David · Schwenksville, PA
Relocation
Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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