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Laurel, MS vs Lafayette, CA

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- The median age of a home in Laurel is 9.6% younger than the median age of a home in Lafayette.
 Laurel, MSLafayette, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age52  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,767,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock42.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.51.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.8$11.0
 Homes Owned52.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented29.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Laurel, MSLafayette, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,710$1,840
 Studio Apartment$570  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,350$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$720  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,760$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$970  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Laurel, MSLafayette, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other12.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Laurel, MSLafayette, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99912.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99910.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9997.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock29.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock33.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Laurel, MSLafayette, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock25.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.0%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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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews
Christinia · Lafayette, CA
I love my little town!
Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Bp · Lafayette, CA
Upscale (mostly), Friendly (mostly) and Trendy (mo
Over 16 years ago

Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Bruce · Lafayette, CA
Weather
Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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