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Kearney, NE vs Boone, IA

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- The median age of a home in Kearney is 68.3% younger than the median age of a home in Boone.
 Kearney, NEBoone, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age41  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$154,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.82.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.0$11.0
 Homes Owned56.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented37.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Kearney, NEBoone, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,210$1,840
 Studio Apartment$570  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$660$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$840  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,230$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,430  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Kearney, NEBoone, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Kearney, NEBoone, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock7.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99912.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock15.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.8%  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
 Kearney, NEBoone, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200912.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock43.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews
Nicole · Kearney, NE
Opportunity Kearney!!
Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Kearney - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Ross · Kearney, NE
The economy is booming
Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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Reviews for Boone    6 Reviews
RB · Boone, IA
Run...Don't walk!
Over 12 years ago

As long as you grew up here, or have a relative who did, you will do just fine. Outsiders...they don't want them! Other than a railroad employee, or two, in 5 years, I  More

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RB · Boone, IA
Run...Don't walk!
Over 12 years ago

Lived there 5 years; other than a few railroad employees, everyone I ran into was related to someone in the community. Most are either resistant to change, or have a  More

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RB · Boone, IA
Run...Don't walk!
Over 12 years ago

Lived there 5 years; other than a few railroad employees, everyone I ran into was related to someone in the community. Most are either resistant to change, or have a  More

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