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Memphis, TN vs Roanoke Rapids, NC

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- The median age of a home in Memphis is 1.9% older than the median age of a home in Roanoke Rapids.
 Memphis, TNRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age52  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$109,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock58.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.97.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$11.6$11.0
 Homes Owned40.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented45.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Memphis, TNRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,000$1,840
 Studio Apartment$820  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$630$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,010$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,620  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Memphis, TNRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Memphis, TNRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock5.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99914.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock17.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock12.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Memphis, TNRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock10.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews
Jorge · Memphis, TN
I was mugged my first night in Memphis.
Over 4 years ago

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Patricia · Memphis, TN
Beautiful City but crime and poor infrastructure
Over 4 years ago

Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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David · Chattanooga, TN
A mess
Over 5 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews
Jim  · Roanoke Rapids, NC
Housing Market
Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Ashley · Raleigh, NC
Roanoke Rapids
Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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