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Joshua Tree, CA vs San Marcos, TX

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- The median age of a home in Joshua Tree is 37.5% older than the median age of a home in San Marcos.
 Joshua Tree, CASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age40  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$335,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock88.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.191.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$17.5$11.0
 Homes Owned43.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented32.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Joshua Tree, CASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$980  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,090$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,340  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,640$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,240  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Joshua Tree, CASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Joshua Tree, CASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99929.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock12.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%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
 Joshua Tree, CASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock19.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198936.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.4%12.2%
Reviews for Joshua Tree    3 Reviews

1973 - 1987 Like any small town certain families have more pull. This was the case for what seem to even narrow more down to schools like Salazar & Dubose. It seemed  More

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went to crossroads, a local restaurant in town, and ran across some folks who are relocating to joshua tree from south carolina. they were in town to go to the art  More

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Just 45 minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree is 10 to 15 degrees cooler than the low desert, and is the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. The city itself it tiny,  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 16 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 17 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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