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Middletown, NJ vs Howell, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Middletown is 27.5% older than the median age of a home in Howell.
 Middletown, NJHowell, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age51  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$512,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock53.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.78.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$23.2$11.0
 Homes Owned81.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented14.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Middletown, NJHowell, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,270$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,160  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,340$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,620  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,300$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,470  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Middletown, NJHowell, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Middletown, NJHowell, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock30.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99923.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock17.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9996.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.4%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Middletown, NJHowell, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock17.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Middletown    2 Reviews
Theodore · Elizabeth, NJ
Former resident of Middletown
Over 4 years ago

I lived in the Belford section In north Middletown for about a year and although it was a great area the cost of living and rent is too high. I rented a 2 br 2br condo  More

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jamie · Middletown, NJ
middletown, nj living
Over 17 years ago

this area is excellent. beautiful surroundings with trees and well kept homes.excellent public schooling, not far from nyc which enables a reasonable commute.however,  More

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Reviews for Howell    4 Reviews
Sara · Howell, NJ
Looks will be deceiving!!!!
Over 14 years ago

It's a nice place to visit but living here is not that nice! Taxes are outrageous. Schools have a great reputation but they lack education. Superintendent and  More

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Sara · Howell, NJ
Not advisible!
Over 14 years ago

Howell has grown into a snobs town. Taxes are extremely high since school super cares more about her salary and teachers' salary. Schools have a decent reputation, but  More

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Sara · Howell, NJ
Looks... Will Be Deceiving!
Over 14 years ago

I was thrilled when I moved here almost 11 years ago. People seemed nice and the place was safe. People are not nice! There was an influx of New Yorkers and along came  More

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