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Pocatello, ID vs Columbia Falls, MT

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- The median age of a home in Pocatello is 14.0% older than the median age of a home in Columbia Falls.
 Pocatello, IDColumbia Falls, MTUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$578,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock95.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.145.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.1$11.0
 Homes Owned58.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented33.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Pocatello, IDColumbia Falls, MTUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,950$1,840
 Studio Apartment$600  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,060$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$900  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,980$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,520  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Pocatello, IDColumbia Falls, MTUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock3.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Pocatello, IDColumbia Falls, MTUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99923.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock15.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99920.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.4%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 $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Pocatello, IDColumbia Falls, MTUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.8%12.2%
Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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Reviews for Columbia Falls    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Plenty to do outside year round, though void of culture and decent  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia Falls is a very laid back blue collar sort of town. There is a wonderful ski resort less than 15 miles away, lakes & rivers only short driving distances away,  More

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