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North Chicago, IL vs Newark, NJ

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- The median age of a home in North Chicago is 14.6% younger than the median age of a home in Newark.
 North Chicago, ILNewark, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age48  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$385,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock46.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$25.0$11.0
 Homes Owned29.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented59.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 North Chicago, ILNewark, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,740$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,160$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,590  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,760$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,410  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 North Chicago, ILNewark, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 North Chicago, ILNewark, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99912.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99928.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 North Chicago, ILNewark, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock23.3%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 Newark    26 Reviews
David · Roanoke, VA
Horrible city
Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Peter · Newark, NJ
Ironbound is crime ridden and police and politican
Over 10 years ago

Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Sheila · Ogden, UT
Crime
Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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