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Petersburg, VA vs New Castle, PA

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- The median age of a home in Petersburg is 50.9% younger than the median age of a home in New Castle.
 Petersburg, VANew Castle, PAUnited States
 Median Home Age53  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$122,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock43.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.77.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$15.3$11.0
 Homes Owned29.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented51.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Petersburg, VANew Castle, PAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,080$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,000  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$630$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,150  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,100$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,810  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Petersburg, VANew Castle, PAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other12.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Petersburg, VANew Castle, PAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock21.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock16.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99926.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  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  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Petersburg, VANew Castle, PAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock0.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock1.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock48.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Petersburg    3 Reviews
Ken · Petersburg, VA
Distorted perception of crime
Over 17 years ago

Petersburg's crime statistics do not accurately reflect the true picture of our city. Unfortunately, cime is crime, but the lack of the most serious random acts of crime  More

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shawn · Petersburg, VA
Petersburg an exciting value for those who want to
Over 18 years ago

Though there are people who rent in petersburg who work in nearby richmond, the rental market is not yet prohibitive in richmond. The real value is for those who want  More

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Larry · Petersburg, VA
Climate
Over 19 years ago

Climate is hot and humid in summer but spring and fall are generally quite nice. Winters are not bad either, it snows occasionally but there is still a lot of sunshine  More

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Reviews for New Castle    2 Reviews
Frank · New Castle, PA
Weather
Over 12 years ago

Climate is average. Winters can last a little longer than average, and summers can be warmer than  More

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Unique · Youngstown, OH
New Castle is Nice
Over 19 years ago

Overall, New Castle has a small,friendly community. There are not a lot of jobs there. Most people work in the Pittsburgh. It is easy to afford a home. Similar to  More

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