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Lancaster, TX vs Balch Springs, TX

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- The median age of a home in Lancaster is 22.6% younger than the median age of a home in Balch Springs.
 Lancaster, TXBalch Springs, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age31  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$222,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock77.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.160.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$14.8$11.0
 Homes Owned61.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented33.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lancaster, TXBalch Springs, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,800$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,230  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,230$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,530  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,830$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,510  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Lancaster, TXBalch Springs, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lancaster, TXBalch Springs, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock6.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock24.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99921.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lancaster, TXBalch Springs, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200923.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196920.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Lancaster    13 Reviews
Mark · Lancaster, TX
A place with true character
Over 7 years ago

The city of Lancaster, Texas has a lot of character and a proud history. We have a lot of new businesses popping up and most of the neighborhoods in Lancaster are  More

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Mary · Lancaster, TX
A pleasant place to live
Over 8 years ago

Lancaster is a pleasant place, not too big, not too small nor overcrowded. My neighborhood is very close knit. I moved here in 2001 but most of my neighbors are original  More

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Sandra · Lancaster, TX
A growing city
Over 13 years ago

Lancaster has a lot of community spirit and is a great place to live. It is currently going through a growth phase, so I am looking forward to the next few years as the  More

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Reviews for Balch Springs    3 Reviews
S · Commerce, TX
DRUG CAPITAL
Over 6 years ago

I lived here 14 yrs. It's now the Drug Capital n homeless people than  More

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KEILA · Ogden, UT
Garland
Over 11 years ago

OMG.... that's soo true .... I get arrested for move a Orange Cone 6" (inches) to avoid a accident with it.... THE GARLAND TEXAS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS THE MOST IGNORANT  More

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Joe · Mesquite, TX
About Balch Springs
Over 16 years ago

Climate: Hot in summer, mild winters, lots of allergens from trees, grass, and  More

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