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Oakland, CA vs Northfield, MN

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- The median age of a home in Oakland is 40.6% older than the median age of a home in Northfield.
 Oakland, CANorthfield, MNUnited States
 Median Home Age69  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$324,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months3.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.133.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.7$11.0
 Homes Owned38.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented54.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Oakland, CANorthfield, MNUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,530  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$900$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,220  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,640$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,420  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Oakland, CANorthfield, MNUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Oakland, CANorthfield, MNUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock18.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99921.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9996.7%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Oakland, CANorthfield, MNUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.9%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock17.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews
Brian · Oakland, CA
Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
Over 3 years ago

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Dam · Alameda, CA
Fun to visit
Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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Fritz · Oakland, CA
Watching the destruction of a beautiful city!
Over 4 years ago

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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Reviews for Northfield    5 Reviews
Lisa · Northfield, MN
High taxes nothing in return
Over 3 years ago

The city has nothing really to offer but high taxes and bad streets and sidewalks. Winter is really bad as the city sidewalks are barely passable. You usually can not  More

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Ryan The Truck Guy · Northfield, MN
Busy, Rushed, Dangerous Roads
Over 4 years ago

For a town of 20 thousand, the amount of cars on the road at any given time is absolutely insane. Residents will tell you it's no secret that the drivers here are  More

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Nelson · Northfield, MN
Once Upon a Time...Today, Overrated
Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Northfield for almost 14 years now, owning my own home here the entire time. I'm originally from the Twin Cities, and moved to Northfield after several  More

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