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Jefferson City, MO vs West Des Moines, IA

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- The median age of a home in Jefferson City is 35.6% older than the median age of a home in West Des Moines.
 Jefferson City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age45  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$282,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock41.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$17.3$11.0
 Homes Owned51.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Jefferson City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$590  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,010$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$730  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,670$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,040  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Jefferson City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Jefferson City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Jefferson City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock16.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews
Chip · Jefferson City, MO
Mind numbingly BORING.
Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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B. Watersmain · Jefferson City, MO
BORING!!!!
Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Vivienna · Jefferson City, MO
Unpredictable but tolerable
Over 11 years ago

Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 18 years ago

We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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