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Laredo, TX vs Amarillo, TX

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- The median age of a home in Laredo is 81.5% younger than the median age of a home in Amarillo.
 Laredo, TXAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$188,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock42.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.93.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$17.3$11.0
 Homes Owned57.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Laredo, TXAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,370$1,840
 Studio Apartment$840  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$820$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,390$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,470  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Laredo, TXAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Laredo, TXAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock6.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9997.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock10.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.4%  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  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Laredo, TXAmarillo, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200924.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196920.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock18.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock6.3%12.2%
Reviews for Laredo    16 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The only occupation that is growing, in my opinion, is the transportation / trucking industry. I worked in that field for 18 yrs. and take it from me, unless you are the  More

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If you like DRY, ARID HEAT, Laredo is for you. Now I'm not talking beach heat with a warm tropical breeze blowing over the palm trees and toseling your hair as you play  More

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Over 13 years ago

Laredo could be a better city if only it embraced a diverse population. It could grow into a beautiful and attrative if it did that and built the infrastructures that  More

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Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 6 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 6 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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