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Norfolk, VA vs Renton, WA

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- The median age of a home in Norfolk is 40.4% older than the median age of a home in Renton.
 Norfolk, VARenton, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age57  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$676,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock61.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.55.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.0$11.0
 Homes Owned40.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented51.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Norfolk, VARenton, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,940$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,090  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,900$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,990$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,200  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Norfolk, VARenton, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Norfolk, VARenton, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99911.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99933.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock29.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.9%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Norfolk, VARenton, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock20.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.2%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.4%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.2%12.2%
Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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Reviews for Renton    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If you are looking for clean air, country atmosphere, friendly and cordial neighbors, and the charm of old, soothing and patriotic America, this is your best  More

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Over 9 years ago

We have 2 kids at RCS and they are receiving a fantastic education in an environment that is welcoming to all. They do teach from a biblical point of view so the moral  More

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Living in Renton has so many positive things. There are many smaller communities, each having a slightly different climate. You have good schools, recreation, employment  More

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