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Laramie, WY vs Alpena, MI

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- The median age of a home in Laramie is 54.5% younger than the median age of a home in Alpena.
 Laramie, WYAlpena, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$142,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock68.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.88.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.5$11.0
 Homes Owned42.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented48.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Laramie, WYAlpena, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,130$1,840
 Studio Apartment$620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$850  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,150$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,440  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Laramie, WYAlpena, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Laramie, WYAlpena, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock15.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock18.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99929.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Laramie, WYAlpena, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200913.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock19.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock33.0%12.2%
Reviews for Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you  More

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I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here. Laramie is for people  More

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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years. Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 13 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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