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Kodiak, AK vs West Branch, IA

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- The median age of a home in Kodiak is 26.7% older than the median age of a home in West Branch.
 Kodiak, AKWest Branch, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age45  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$254,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock36.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.60.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$15.2$11.0
 Homes Owned41.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented43.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Kodiak, AKWest Branch, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,330$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,010  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$820$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,510  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,350$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,250  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Kodiak, AKWest Branch, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Kodiak, AKWest Branch, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock11.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock19.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99942.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock17.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  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
 Kodiak, AKWest Branch, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock21.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198925.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock16.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Kodiak    6 Reviews
Trisha · Smartville, CA
EXPENSIVE HOUSING
Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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Christian · Kodiak, AK
Word of warning, cost of living deceptive
Over 11 years ago

A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Beeg · Kodiak, AK
Arts and outdoor opportunities in Kodiak
Over 14 years ago

Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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Reviews for West Branch    1 Reviews
Redmond · West Branch, IA
Majestic Small Town with Big Town Amenities
Over 6 years ago

Located just off of Interstate 80, West Branch is home to several companies, including: US AutoForce, Altorfer, Inc. and Procter and Gamble. The city is currently  More

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