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Lexington, SC vs Helena, AL

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- The median age of a home in Lexington is 10.0% younger than the median age of a home in Helena.
 Lexington, SCHelena, ALUnited States
 Median Home Age20  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$331,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months22.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock59.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.81.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.9$11.0
 Homes Owned60.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented33.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lexington, SCHelena, ALUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,910$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,130  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,320$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,340  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,930$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,060  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Lexington, SCHelena, ALUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lexington, SCHelena, ALUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99914.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock24.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99935.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock15.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%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
 Lexington, SCHelena, ALUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock31.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200936.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock30.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196926.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Lexington    6 Reviews
Sasha · Lexington, SC
Beware of the Snobs in Lexington, SC
Over 10 years ago

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Victoria · Lexington, SC
Lexington
Over 13 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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John · Lexington, SC
Living in Lexington
Over 15 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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Reviews for Helena    2 Reviews
Bp · Columbus, GA
Great Place to Live
Over 15 years ago

I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It  More

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Barbara · Helena, AL
Helena
Over 18 years ago

I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have  More

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