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North Chicago, IL vs Covington, KY

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- The median age of a home in North Chicago is 62.5% younger than the median age of a home in Covington.
 North Chicago, ILCovington, KYUnited States
 Median Home Age48  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$169,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock54.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.6$11.0
 Homes Owned29.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented59.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 North Chicago, ILCovington, KYUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,350$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$780$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,590  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,370$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,410  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 North Chicago, ILCovington, KYUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 North Chicago, ILCovington, KYUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99912.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock10.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99928.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock15.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 North Chicago, ILCovington, KYUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock6.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock48.3%12.2%
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Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews
Steven · Crystal Lake, IL
Horrid
Over 7 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Anthony · Mossville, IL
My Thoughts
Over 13 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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janeen · Volcano, HI
Greatest City in the World
Over 17 years ago

I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

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Reviews for Covington    8 Reviews
Wolfy · Covington, KY
Living in Covington
Over 13 years ago

Covington is an amazing city with beautiful old homes, a rich history and just minutes away from Cincinnati Ohio and all the culture and wonderful events there. The  More

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Tillie · Latonia, KY
Sad city
Over 13 years ago

I grew in Covington an it used to be a great place to live but not anymoore , the crime rate is ridicoulis an herouin has taken the town over, downtown used to be  More

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Bp · Covington, KY
Northern Kentucky Real Estate - Covington, Ky.
Over 15 years ago

Covington, Kentucky is a great place to live and work. Depending on what you do for work, Covington is a vibrant exciting city that sits directly on the Ohio River,  More

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