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- The median age of a home in Parsons is 15.9% older than the median age of a home in Newton.
 Parsons, KSNewton, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age69  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$150,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock41.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.59.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.1$11.0
 Homes Owned52.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented25.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Parsons, KSNewton, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,130$1,840
 Studio Apartment$470  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$630$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$700  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,150$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$970  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Parsons, KSNewton, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other10.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Parsons, KSNewton, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99918.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock5.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99912.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock17.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9995.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Parsons, KSNewton, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.6%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock22.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Parsons    2 Reviews
Aibhlin · Parsons, KS
Best small town that has all you need
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for 2+ years. I moved from California. At first I missed my home state. Over the course of the last few years, I've acquired an appreciation for this  More

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gelam7 · Parsons, KS
living in southeast Kanasa.
Over 17 years ago

seasonal weather,cold,mild,hot.Humid at times. Very laid back and easy going living. Property tax is high for this type of community. We are retired and love the  More

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Reviews for Newton    2 Reviews
Jim · Newton, IA
It's What You Make of It
Over 12 years ago

Having lived in Newton for over 23 years, I have seen the face of the community change. It hasn't always been good change, but the town has done much to try to make up  More

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Abriam · Newton, IA
Climate in Newton, IA
Over 15 years ago

Winters here tend to be cold, with moderate amount of snowfall, starting around Nov-Dec and reaching into Mar-April. Spring generally starts out cold, but warms quickly  More

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