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Laurel, MS vs Clearwater, FL

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- The median age of a home in Laurel is 15.4% older than the median age of a home in Clearwater.
 Laurel, MSClearwater, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age52  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$338,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock98.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.51.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.4$11.0
 Homes Owned52.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock17.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented29.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Laurel, MSClearwater, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,180$1,840
 Studio Apartment$570  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,440$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$720  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,220$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$970  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Laurel, MSClearwater, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock11.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other12.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Laurel, MSClearwater, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99912.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99910.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock15.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9997.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock6.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Laurel, MSClearwater, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock29.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Laurel    2 Reviews
Carmel · Iron Station, NC
"LITTLE MAYBERRY TOWN" in Laurel, MS
Over 5 years ago

I'D LOVE TO LIVE IN LAUREL, MS! Just from seeing everything that I've seen on the HGTV show "HOME TOWN", which is my favorite show to watch, I love the little "Mayberry  More

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Godiva · Laurel, MS
Dead end Place
Over 13 years ago

Dead  More

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Susan · Largo, FL
Still Fabulous Florida
Over 4 years ago

Lived here all my life and it is still an amazing place to call home. Rural is long gone, but there are plentiful places to get away from the glitz and glamour that  More

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Toby · Clearwater, FL
Move to Dunedin, st Pete or tampa
Over 4 years ago

Just moved here 2 months ago. My utility bill was $160. Water usage was only $31 but the charge for sewer based on the water usage was $42. I was also charged $17.85  More

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Vicki · Clearwater, FL
Oh C-water, Oh C-water how lovely are thy branches
Over 6 years ago

I've resided in Clearwater for 30 odd years (no pun intended). It does have it's good and bad. We are an attractive city wrapped around an amazing piece of waterfront.  More

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