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Milwaukee, WI vs Staten Island, NY

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- The median age of a home in Milwaukee is 30.4% older than the median age of a home in Staten Island.
 Milwaukee, WIStaten Island, NYUnited States
 Median Home Age69  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$660,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.76.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.4$11.0
 Homes Owned36.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented52.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Milwaukee, WIStaten Island, NYUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,880$1,840
 Studio Apartment$760  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,060$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,080  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,920$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,480  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Milwaukee, WIStaten Island, NYUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Milwaukee, WIStaten Island, NYUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99927.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99914.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock42.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Milwaukee, WIStaten Island, NYUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.3%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.5%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock18.2%12.2%
Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 4 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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Reviews for Staten Island    2 Reviews

Expensive housing. Lots of traffic at times, but still many times nicer than the rest of NYC. Staten Island has a few beautiful beaches, and overall most of the people  More

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Over 7 years ago

Low quality of life, expect a 60-90 minute commute if you live here as there are no jobs on the island. As for the people, they are very rude and miserable, have serious  More

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