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La Mirada, CA vs Avalon, CA

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- The median age of a home in La Mirada is 16.1% older than the median age of a home in Avalon.
 La Mirada, CAAvalon, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age62  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$873,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock48.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.124.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.7$11.0
 Homes Owned75.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock32.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented22.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 La Mirada, CAAvalon, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,960$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,730  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,810$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,510  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,000$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,580  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 La Mirada, CAAvalon, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock24.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 La Mirada, CAAvalon, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock21.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99916.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock10.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock22.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 La Mirada, CAAvalon, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock36.7%12.2%
Reviews for La Mirada    3 Reviews

Los Angeles/Orange County undoubtedly has some of the best weather in America. The temperature fluctuates between 50 at the lowest and 108 at the highest, and you will  More

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Over 17 years ago

The weather is beautiful, the crime is low, the area is full of green areas and trees. It is close to shopping, restaurants, culture, and entertainment The bad part is  More

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Lots of trees and parks. Decent schools. Freeway close to the centers of LA and OC. Low crime. Great place to raise children. A dog park in Fullerton about 20 mins.  More

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Reviews for Avalon    3 Reviews

I've moved to Avalon three years ago to be closer to family in Los Angeles. I was unsure about California at first because of the hot temperatures, wildfires, and cost  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Avalon since high school and I never want to leave! It's small, charming, and I've made some amazing friends here. Avalon is also close enough to the city  More

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Over 17 years ago

I think your summary of the commuting situation in Avalon is rather misleading. The entire city is only about a mile in diameter. About half of the folks here  More

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