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Lake Wales, FL vs St. Augustine, FL

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- The median age of a home in Lake Wales is 65.6% younger than the median age of a home in St. Augustine.
 Lake Wales, FLSt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age32  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$441,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock84.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.186.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.0$11.0
 Homes Owned47.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock26.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lake Wales, FLSt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,710$1,840
 Studio Apartment$810  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,150$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,000  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,740$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,710  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Lake Wales, FLSt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock4.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock16.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lake Wales, FLSt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99911.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99933.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock19.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock12.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lake Wales, FLSt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200930.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock4.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock27.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Lake Wales    2 Reviews
Tabi · Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales, FL
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Lake Wales, Florida for almost 8 years. Most of the people are very nice, but it can be very difficult to find a decent job there. The weather is pretty  More

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Micah · Babson Park, FL
Sunny Year Round
Over 18 years ago

Lake Wales, Fl has great weather year round. Although summers can be quite hot, most of the year is very enjoyable and  More

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Reviews for St. Augustine    25 Reviews
Carol · Elkton, FL
Don't move here!!!
Over 1 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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William · Manitou Springs, CO
Losing Its Charm
Over 4 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Don · Saint Augustine, FL
Over crowded
Over 4 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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