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Kettering, OH vs Springfield, OH

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- The median age of a home in Kettering is 13.1% younger than the median age of a home in Springfield.
 Kettering, OHSpringfield, OHUnited States
 Median Home Age61  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$153,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock57.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.78.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$15.0$11.0
 Homes Owned60.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock14.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Kettering, OHSpringfield, OHUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,100$1,840
 Studio Apartment$710  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$700$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,000  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,120$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,430  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Kettering, OHSpringfield, OHUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Kettering, OHSpringfield, OHUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock13.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock13.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99931.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  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
 Kettering, OHSpringfield, OHUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.5%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock38.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Kettering    2 Reviews
Richard T. · Dayton, OH
Used To Love Kettering...
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Kettering for 25 years and, sadly, am strongly considering leaving. It used to be a wonderful place to live, but while shopping is convenient, crime is  More

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Sean · Dayton, OH
OK for the Midwest
Over 19 years ago

Not a bad, small suburb of a mid-sized city(Dayton). Good cultural with a city-owned outdoor performance area that attracts national names on summer tours. Good  More

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Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews
Earthsong · Springfield, OH
Ghetto of Ohio
Over 6 years ago

Springfield’s housing is cheap, because a great deal of the homes are dilapidated. There are many blocks which have two or three out of five houses that are boarded up.  More

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justyn · Springfield, OH
Retiree city
Over 8 years ago

The city survives off government grants and historical tourism. Very depressed atmosphere. The employment starting pay is 10 - 12.00 dollars an hour. The temp service  More

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Taiwo · Springfield, OH
It's super-low
Over 14 years ago

Being able to afford something in Springfield is pretty much a no-brainer. It kinda has to be however because the economy, while recessed everywhere else, is rather  More

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