2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Manassas, VA vs Princeton, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Manassas is 54.1% younger than the median age of a home in Princeton.
 Manassas, VAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age375742
 Median Home Cost$491,500$868,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months8.1%18.4%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.38.6%45.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.4%62.6%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$11.6$27.6$11.0
 Homes Owned67.5%52.5%57.4%
 Housing Vacant4.7%10.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.8%36.6%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Manassas, VAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Average Rent$2,040$2,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,430$1,470$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,450$1,690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,650$2,220$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,070$2,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,470$2,970$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Manassas, VAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent1.3%1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%0.0%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale1.3%0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%0.2%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.2%1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.4%7.6%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Manassas, VAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,0000.9%0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%0.4%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9990.0%0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%0.0%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9990.1%0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.3%1.8%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,9995.6%1.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.0%1.0%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99934.2%3.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99922.2%1.4%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,99911.2%25.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.9%25.8%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.1%21.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%7.6%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.8%10.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Manassas, VAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.5%0.1%0.2%
 2010 to 20148.6%7.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.6%7.1%13.6%
 1990 to 199915.7%8.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198931.1%7.1%13.2%
 1970 to 197916.6%7.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.7%8.2%13.6%
 1950 to 19592.8%17.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.5%5.0%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier3.7%22.3%12.2%
Reviews for Manassas    19 Reviews

Hi all: Looking for some insider info. I am from Boston. My husband was transferred down to Herndon, VA, and my son is going to George Mason University, so we are  More

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Over 9 years ago

Affordable living 40 minutes outside of  More

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I live in a subdivision outside the City of Manassas (the Sudley Subdivision) a couple of miles from the Manassas Battlefield National Park. I love the history of the  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 15 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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