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Phoenix, AZ vs Palm Desert, CA

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- The median age of a home in Phoenix is 7.9% older than the median age of a home in Palm Desert.
 Phoenix, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age38  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$539,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock83.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.218.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.5$11.0
 Homes Owned52.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock35.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented40.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Phoenix, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,590$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,370  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,550$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,770  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,630$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,770  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Phoenix, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock30.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Phoenix, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9996.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock19.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9993.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Phoenix, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200916.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock20.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Phoenix    449 Reviews
Robert · Mesa, AZ
The Heart Of Arizona.
Over 1 years ago

As someone that has worked in Phoenix for close to 20 years now. There is great areas to eat at, great opportunities for premium small businesses to set up shop and even  More

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Francisco · Mesa, AZ
Strength Of A Big City.
Over 1 years ago

Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places  More

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Kent · Chandler, AZ
Big City Revitalization.
Over 1 years ago

Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments  More

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Reviews for Palm Desert    14 Reviews
Blake · Palm Desert, CA
Worst Place Ever
Over 4 years ago

Palm Desert, CA is full of rude people. One woman in a long sleeved pink shirt is being extremely rude and mocking people for no reason at a neighborhood Walmart in Palm  More

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M · Palm Desert, CA
A fading Gem because of Dem
Over 4 years ago

Palm Desert is clean, upscale and beautiful. The views of the Santa Rosa Mountains bright blue sky and green expanses of golf course fairways, swimming pools and  More

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JJ · Palm Desert, CA
Very unhealthy place to live!!
Over 9 years ago

I made the mistake of moving here after a short vacation to be closer to family. Biggest mistake of my life! This is not the place to live if health is important to you.  More

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