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Phoenix, AZ vs Surprise, AZ

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- The median age of a home in Phoenix is 55.3% older than the median age of a home in Surprise.
 Phoenix, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Median Home Age38  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$413,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock91.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.218.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.7$11.0
 Homes Owned52.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented40.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Phoenix, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,590$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,370  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,620$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, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock6.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Phoenix, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9996.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock10.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock26.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9993.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Phoenix, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock59.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200916.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock21.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock1.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.1%12.2%
Reviews for Phoenix    449 Reviews

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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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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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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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