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Mercer Island, WA vs Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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- The median age of a home in Mercer Island is 27.1% younger than the median age of a home in Palos Verdes Estates.
 Mercer Island, WAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age48  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$2,572,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.167.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.2$11.0
 Homes Owned62.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented29.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Mercer Island, WAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,160$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,350  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,550$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,820  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,220$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,420  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Mercer Island, WAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock5.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Mercer Island, WAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9999.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock16.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99922.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock51.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Mercer Island, WAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200912.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock2.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock39.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Mercer Island    4 Reviews
Megan · Mercer Island, WA
Nice place to live with great schools
Over 17 years ago

Mercer Island is a wonderful family community. It feels much more "small town" than a city even though it has a population of 20,000+. People say hello and watch out  More

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A resident · Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island - Is there a "there" there?
Over 17 years ago

Mercer Island is a suburb of Seattle, located on an island in Lake Washington. The best thing about Mercer Island is its strategically central location relative to the  More

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A resident · Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island, WA - a suburb on an island
Over 17 years ago

Mercer Island is a suburb of Seattle, located on an island in Lake Washington. The best thing about Mercer Island is its strategically central location relative to the  More

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Reviews for Palos Verdes Estates    3 Reviews
Jim · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Living in Palos Verdes Estates, California
Over 16 years ago

Palos Verdes Estates California is one of the best places to live in California. Beginning with the weather: since we are on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the city is  More

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Lisa · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Palos Verdes Estates-It can't get better than that
Over 17 years ago

Palos Verdes Estates is one of the best kept secrets in the world. Who would have dreamed of living in a georgeous area, where you can take long strolls above the  More

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David  · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Palos Verdes Estates
Over 18 years ago

Great place to live, clean air and fantastic ocean views. Cons:   More

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