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Lake Charles, LA vs Pierre, SD

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- The median age of a home in Lake Charles is 2.2% younger than the median age of a home in Pierre.
 Lake Charles, LAPierre, SDUnited States
 Median Home Age45  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$265,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock51.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$13.0$11.0
 Homes Owned48.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lake Charles, LAPierre, SDUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,120$1,840
 Studio Apartment$830  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$610$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,080  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,140$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,450  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Lake Charles, LAPierre, SDUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other10.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lake Charles, LAPierre, SDUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99919.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock35.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9992.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lake Charles, LAPierre, SDUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock24.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock10.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Lake Charles    34 Reviews
Jeff · Moss Bluff, LA
Good good good…
Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in the city for years and it’s great, you should really check it  More

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Jeremy · Moss Bluff, LA
Very tense atmosphere
Over 4 years ago

Lake Charles, Louisiana is one of the absolute creepiest cities in the USA. The people feel dead inside. They also seem to secretly hate each other. It is also an  More

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Marshall L. · 
clannish (feels like a cult)
Over 5 years ago

Beware reader, the city of Lake Charles is an absolute sh*thole. If you are traveling through I-10 you might want to skip this place. This place is the very worst of the  More

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Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews
Michael · Pierre, SD
Pierre does nothing to add or promote activities f
Over 11 years ago

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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Abhd · Seymour, IN
Lots to do in Pierre for the right person
Over 14 years ago

I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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lee · Sioux Falls, SD
Nice but boring
Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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