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Point Arena, CA vs Ocean Shores, WA

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- The median age of a home in Point Arena is 40.9% older than the median age of a home in Ocean Shores.
 Point Arena, CAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$347,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months9.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock84.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.121.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.7$11.0
 Homes Owned32.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock34.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Point Arena, CAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,490$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,180  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$860$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,560  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,510$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,660  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Point Arena, CAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented5.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock29.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Point Arena, CAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock18.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.5%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 $1,999,9993.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Point Arena, CAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock30.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock1.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Point Arena    1 Reviews
tiffy  · Point Arena, CA
miserably chilly all year
Over 16 years ago

Has to be the most miserable place on earth to live. It's either windy or foggy all year. Nothing ever drys. The dry grass is mildew gray instead of a pretty golden.   More

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Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews
Michael · Ocean Shores, WA
Beware of the beach
Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Rose · Ocean Shores, WA
Affordable Gem of a City
Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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Lindy · Tacoma, WA
Ocean Shores not just for retirement
Over 13 years ago

We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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