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Lancaster, OH vs Dayton, OH

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- The median age of a home in Lancaster is 20.3% younger than the median age of a home in Dayton.
 Lancaster, OHDayton, OHUnited States
 Median Home Age597142
 Median Home Cost$211,500$104,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.1%13.8%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.65.4%57.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.104.5%78.7%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$9.9$20.5$11.0
 Homes Owned53.1%38.4%57.4%
 Housing Vacant9.5%19.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented37.4%42.6%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lancaster, OHDayton, OHUnited States
 Average Rent$1,180$1,190$1,840
 Studio Apartment$710$650$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$790$720$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$980$920$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,200$1,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,330$1,310$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Lancaster, OHDayton, OHUnited States
 Vacant For Rent2.1%2.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%0.6%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.3%1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%0.8%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.5%0.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.8%12.8%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lancaster, OHDayton, OHUnited States
 Less Than $20,0001.6%4.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.2%13.3%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9993.3%18.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9997.0%19.4%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,99912.9%12.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99929.2%14.5%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99921.9%9.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99919.0%5.8%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9992.5%0.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.7%0.3%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9990.5%0.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%0.1%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.3%0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lancaster, OHDayton, OHUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.1%0.2%
 2010 to 20147.4%3.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.4%3.6%13.6%
 1990 to 199910.3%3.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.5%3.7%13.2%
 1970 to 197912.1%8.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.3%3.9%13.6%
 1950 to 195917.0%17.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.9%12.6%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier24.0%38.0%12.2%
Reviews for Lancaster    5 Reviews

We've lived here for 3 years and I've lived in Ohio my entire life. It's probably the best smaller city in the state. A historic town - well maintained and just  More

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God gave us two eyes. He did so people would look INTO His world, not AT tiny screens. Even before iPhones visitors were passing by Lancaster's beauty. They'd  More

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Over 14 years ago

I grew up here..Lived in Lancaster from when i was 5 till i was 19 and left that crap hole. Columbus is 45 minutes away not 20. trust me i drove it alot becuase there is  More

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Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 6 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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