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Metairie, LA vs Cedar Rapids, IA

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- The median age of a home in Metairie is 2.0% older than the median age of a home in Cedar Rapids.
 Metairie, LACedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age51  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$184,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.61.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$18.6$11.0
 Homes Owned57.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Metairie, LACedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,350$1,840
 Studio Apartment$840  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$730$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,170  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,370$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,760  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Metairie, LACedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Metairie, LACedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock21.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99934.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Metairie, LACedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock16.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Metairie    11 Reviews
Barbara · Fairfield, CA
Visit
Over 13 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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Robert · New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, suburbs to the west; general comments
Over 15 years ago

For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Joshua · Metairie, LA
An Accurate View Of Metairie.
Over 16 years ago

Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews
Steve · Cedar Rapids, IA
If you like windy, nasty winters....
Over 3 years ago

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Jon · Bismarck, MO
Racist and cursed
Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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Kate · Cedar Rapids, IA
Great place to live, average place to visit. :)
Over 4 years ago

I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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