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Port Townsend, WA vs Sammamish, WA

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- The median age of a home in Port Townsend is 30.8% older than the median age of a home in Sammamish.
 Port Townsend, WASammamish, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age39  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,395,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock61.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.149.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.6$11.0
 Homes Owned56.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Port Townsend, WASammamish, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,260$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,260  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,750$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,580  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,320$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,680  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Port Townsend, WASammamish, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Port Townsend, WASammamish, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99921.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock15.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock29.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9992.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock4.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Port Townsend, WASammamish, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock20.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock28.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196913.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Port Townsend    8 Reviews
Scott · Seattle, WA
Charming, unique, artsy, friendly, and beautiful!
Over 2 years ago

We live a little over an hour away and absolutely love Port Townsend and the surrounding areas. There are a lot of surprises. There are great places to eat, live music,  More

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Richard L. · Shoreline, WA
Lovely. Quaint. Breathtaking Water Views.
Over 4 years ago

I loved living in Port Townsend for about 20 years. It’s a quiet and safe town with several festivals, art, music, and more. The main economy is centered around tourism  More

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Donald · Sequim, WA
Fake People Pining For The Tourist Dollar.
Over 4 years ago

Transplant Californians are selling their shacks for a million, and purchasing homes here for twice what they should cost due to supply and demand. Port Townsend is a  More

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Reviews for Sammamish    4 Reviews
Paula · Sammamish, WA
Soggy in Seattle
Over 10 years ago

Seattle has beautiful greenery and gorgeous mountain views. It is quite dark and gloomy for much of the late fall into spring...or July 5th as locals know quite well. I  More

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Loren · Sammamish, WA
Seems expensive, but worth it
Over 11 years ago

Housing seems to be very overpriced, however after all things considered, it is well worth it. (Family of  More

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Noelle · Sammamish, WA
Sammamish is an all-around great place to live!
Over 13 years ago

Sammamish is honestly a wonderful place to live. It's perfect for a family who wants a comfortable entertaining suburban life. The schools are pretty great, as I can say  More

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