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Palm Springs, CA vs Boulder Creek, CA

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- The median age of a home in Palm Springs is 52.3% younger than the median age of a home in Boulder Creek.
 Palm Springs, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$749,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.191.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.3$11.0
 Homes Owned41.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented23.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Palm Springs, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,780$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,270  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,350$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,740  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,830$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,890  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Palm Springs, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock7.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Palm Springs, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock48.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99910.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock5.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9993.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.9%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Palm Springs, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock0.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198924.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock25.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Palm Springs    12 Reviews
William · Chicago, IL
Hot as Hell and Fake phony people!
Over 5 years ago

I lived in Palm Springs for 12 years and initially it appeared to be quite beautiful. The mountains are beautiful and palm trees, very stress-free and manageable.  More

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Jim · Santa Rosa, CA
Paradise Lost
Over 5 years ago

14 years is plenty long enough. This is a nice place to visit, not live. In the last 20 years the air quality, especially in the summer has deteriorated considerably.  More

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john · Encino, CA
Ghetto crime city with lots of glitz but no police
Over 5 years ago

Ghetto Crime City with lots of glitz... Police do nothing. Called 911 three times in a year: twice, no response. Provided the license plate of the criminals in two  More

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Reviews for Boulder Creek    3 Reviews
Roni  · Boulder Creek, CA
Through the roof
Over 16 years ago

even with Prop 13 property taxes are high. My taxes have incresed from $1200 a year in 1990 to over $8000 a year now. Coffee is $1.50 a cup. Milk $3.50 a  More

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Alex Peña  · Felton, CA
Boulder Creek California-Nestled in the Santa Cruz
Over 17 years ago

A wonderful place if you love the forest. Plenty of activities, camping,hiking,fishing and mountain dining. Very close to Santa Cruz beaches, restaurants, entertainment  More

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Cynthia · Boulder Creek, CA
Best weather!
Over 18 years ago

Boulder Creek, CA is in the Santa Cruz mountains near San Jose, CA. It is a beautiful, woodsy mountain area with wonderful climate. It's hard to believe that the overly  More

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