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Newton, NJ vs Murfreesboro, TN

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- The median age of a home in Newton is 64.5% older than the median age of a home in Murfreesboro.
 Newton, NJMurfreesboro, TNUnited States
 Median Home Age62  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$381,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock82.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.56.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.0$11.0
 Homes Owned50.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented38.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Newton, NJMurfreesboro, TNUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,660$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,070  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,200$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,520  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,270  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Newton, NJMurfreesboro, TNUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Newton, NJMurfreesboro, TNUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9998.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99937.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock25.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Newton, NJMurfreesboro, TNUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock24.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock20.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.6%12.2%
Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

newton is not like it used to be. i grew up in newton and moved away for a long time. i moved back, and even though some of the small town charm is still here. i've  More

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We have lived in Newton for the last 30+ years and things have changed quite a bit. Sussex county was an alternative to Morris, Passaic and Bergen counties, but this is  More

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Over 19 years ago

If your going to live in Northern New Jersey, Sussex County is your best option. Hudson County is the most overcrowded area of the entire state. Passaic and Essex  More

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Reviews for Murfreesboro    28 Reviews

Murfreesboro is okay, but it does seem like it is somewhat unsavory and there are a disproportionate amount of drug busts. It is a good place for young artists and  More

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I've lived all my life in Chicago, Il and am growing quite tired of the violence and the cost of living. I have been doing research all over the U.S. so I can get me and  More

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Over 10 years ago

Murfreesboro is growing into a little big town. According to Forbes and governing.com, we are now one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Our city is  More

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