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Murphys, CA vs Homer, AK

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- The median age of a home in Murphys is 13.2% older than the median age of a home in Homer.
 Murphys, CAHomer, AKUnited States
 Median Home Age38  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$358,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock40.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.196.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.8$11.0
 Homes Owned52.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock20.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented18.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Murphys, CAHomer, AKUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,610$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,120  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$880$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,410  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,630$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,300  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Murphys, CAHomer, AKUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock7.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Murphys, CAHomer, AKUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9996.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock8.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock26.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock8.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Murphys, CAHomer, AKUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock20.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198929.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.3%14.8%
 1960 to 196913.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Murphys    2 Reviews
NORMAN · Murphys, CA
Hot Summers
Over 17 years ago

First I should say that Murphys elevation is about 2000 feet despite what the info on this site says. The summers are hot! Very close to Central Valley of California  More

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Jean · Grand Junction, CO
cost of living
Over 19 years ago

Murphys is a quaint little town with many activities within a short driving distance but the cost of living in this part of California is high. Many Bay area residents  More

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Reviews for Homer    3 Reviews
robin · Homer, AK
homer alaska
Over 16 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Jolene · Homer, AK
When the sun shines
Over 18 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Nick · Homer, AK
Beautiful Summers, Slow Winters
Over 18 years ago

Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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