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Midland, TX vs Lancaster, TX

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- The median age of a home in Midland is 16.2% older than the median age of a home in Lancaster.
 Midland, TXLancaster, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age37  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$260,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months7.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock77.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.67.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.5$11.0
 Homes Owned59.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented33.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Midland, TXLancaster, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,900$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,120  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,300$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,340  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,930$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,290  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Midland, TXLancaster, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Midland, TXLancaster, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9999.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock35.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99932.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Midland, TXLancaster, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock20.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198918.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196913.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.8%12.2%
Reviews for Midland    36 Reviews

We came from Central CA to Midland, TX for work. We love this amazing city. People are kind, caring & thoughtful. We love the neighborhood and people ate so giving of  More

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I lived in Midland for 10 years (about 20 years ago) and have returned for family reasons. Have noticed Midland has really grown and is sprawling out along I20 toward  More

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Over 7 years ago

Midland is somewhat of a paradox, people move here for the job opportunities. You live here so that you can make a good living, but all your money goes to the high cost  More

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Reviews for Lancaster    13 Reviews

The city of Lancaster, Texas has a lot of character and a proud history. We have a lot of new businesses popping up and most of the neighborhoods in Lancaster are  More

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Lancaster is a pleasant place, not too big, not too small nor overcrowded. My neighborhood is very close knit. I moved here in 2001 but most of my neighbors are original  More

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Over 14 years ago

Lancaster has a lot of community spirit and is a great place to live. It is currently going through a growth phase, so I am looking forward to the next few years as the  More

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