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Pickens, SC vs Mountain City, TN

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- The median age of a home in Pickens is 16.4% older than the median age of a home in Mountain City.
 Pickens, SCMountain City, TNUnited States
 Median Home Age55  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$183,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock71.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.105.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.1$11.0
 Homes Owned45.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock21.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Pickens, SCMountain City, TNUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$980$1,840
 Studio Apartment$750  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$720$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$910  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$990$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,410  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Pickens, SCMountain City, TNUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented3.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock7.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other11.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Pickens, SCMountain City, TNUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock6.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99928.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock25.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99929.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%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  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Pickens, SCMountain City, TNUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.7%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock24.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Pickens    3 Reviews
Candace · Laguna Beach, CA
Shhhh, don’t spoil it! What a breath of fresh air!
Over 7 years ago

This is from a south Orange County, lifelong Southern California girl who knows what a beautiful environment is like. Well - South Carolina made So Cal seem like such  More

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robin  · Easley, SC
Inaccurate Information
Over 10 years ago

Pickens County, SC is a wonderful place to live, work and retire but the information you're posting regarding education is inaccurate. First of all, our per pupil  More

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Gordon  · Lake Worth, FL
Housing
Over 18 years ago

Pickens is a beautiful town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. As recent home buyers I very much hope Pickens continues to grow and thrive, and at the same  More

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Reviews for Mountain City    1 Reviews
Susan · Clermont, FL
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Over 16 years ago

Mountain City is perfectly located in one of the most beautiful areas in the country. The people are very friendly, cost of living is great, and the scenary is  More

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