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Newark, CA vs Sammamish, WA

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- The median age of a home in Newark is 43.8% older than the median age of a home in Sammamish.
 Newark, CASammamish, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age48  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,395,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock61.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.141.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.6$11.0
 Homes Owned65.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Newark, CASammamish, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,260$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,840  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,750$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,660  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,320$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,100  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Newark, CASammamish, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Newark, CASammamish, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock15.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99941.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock29.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9992.4%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock4.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Newark, CASammamish, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock20.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock28.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.6%12.2%
Reviews for Newark    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved in 2 years ago and really dislike it. If you live close to the bay - forget about having a swimming pool - it is somewhat cold all year round, especially at night.  More

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Over 17 years ago

I live in Newark (south-east side of San Francisco Bay), and there is a lot of small plane noise. All day long, especially on the weekends, small private planes are  More

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Over 18 years ago

The climate in Newark is very temperate in that it does not get as hot in the valley but yet not as cool as in San  More

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Reviews for Sammamish    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Seattle has beautiful greenery and gorgeous mountain views. It is quite dark and gloomy for much of the late fall into spring...or July 5th as locals know quite well. I  More

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Housing seems to be very overpriced, however after all things considered, it is well worth it. (Family of  More

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Sammamish is honestly a wonderful place to live. It's perfect for a family who wants a comfortable entertaining suburban life. The schools are pretty great, as I can say  More

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