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Martinsville, VA vs Gainesville, FL

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- The median age of a home in Martinsville is 37.1% older than the median age of a home in Gainesville.
 Martinsville, VAGainesville, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age623942
 Median Home Cost$106,800$271,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.8%20.8%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.48.0%70.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.55.9%123.1%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$9.6$10.4$11.0
 Homes Owned46.2%33.5%57.4%
 Housing Vacant19.9%15.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented33.9%50.9%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Martinsville, VAGainesville, FLUnited States
 Average Rent$950$1,530$1,840
 Studio Apartment$580$880$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$590$970$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$770$1,170$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$960$1,550$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,120$1,570$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Martinsville, VAGainesville, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent4.1%10.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.2%0.7%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.7%1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%0.4%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation1.0%0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other11.6%2.5%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Martinsville, VAGainesville, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,0001.6%2.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99912.4%1.3%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,99919.9%2.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99917.3%3.6%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,99910.7%6.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.0%19.2%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,9999.5%21.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9996.0%26.4%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9993.4%10.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.2%3.5%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9990.4%1.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%0.3%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.0%0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%0.2%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Martinsville, VAGainesville, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.3%0.2%
 2010 to 20144.1%13.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.1%13.0%13.6%
 1990 to 19995.8%15.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.8%18.9%13.2%
 1970 to 197914.7%22.2%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.8%15.8%13.6%
 1950 to 195924.8%7.2%10.0%
 1940 to 194912.7%2.3%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier13.8%3.2%12.2%
Reviews for Martinsville    3 Reviews

I've lived here almost 40 years and taught economics in the local community college. Ideally situated between Greensboro NC and Roanoke VA. Low housing prices, crime  More

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Over 12 years ago

We are lucky if we get one snowfall that covers the ground and stays for 1-2 days. Winters are mild with beautiful spring and fall weather. The summers are great but  More

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Over 14 years ago

Boring! Nothing to do, nowhere to go, very scarce on jobs........need I say  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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