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Matthews, NC vs Starkville, MS

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- The median age of a home in Matthews is 3.3% younger than the median age of a home in Starkville.
 Matthews, NCStarkville, MSUnited States
 Median Home Age30  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$228,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock37.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.120.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.7$11.0
 Homes Owned64.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock17.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Matthews, NCStarkville, MSUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,010$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,360  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$700$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,570  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,020$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,570  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Matthews, NCStarkville, MSUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock6.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock4.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Matthews, NCStarkville, MSUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock22.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99936.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock7.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Matthews, NCStarkville, MSUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200916.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock20.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198927.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196927.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.9%12.2%
Reviews for Matthews    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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Reviews for Starkville    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Starkville has very little to offer as far as parks. However, there are several leagues available to keep the family busy. (baseball and soccer are the two big ones)  More

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On the average, daily traffic is fine. A downside to the traffic is there is a university in this small town. This means there are many different driving styles  More

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Over 18 years ago

Relocating 40 something with three children to Starkville. Looking for some feedback on quality of life, recreation and  More

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