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Poway, CA vs Brainerd, MN

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- The median age of a home in Poway is 27.9% younger than the median age of a home in Brainerd.
 Poway, CABrainerd, MNUnited States
 Median Home Age43  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$266,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.134.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.1$11.0
 Homes Owned73.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented22.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Poway, CABrainerd, MNUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,230$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$740$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,270  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,250$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,770  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Poway, CABrainerd, MNUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Poway, CABrainerd, MNUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99924.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9996.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Poway, CABrainerd, MNUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock22.8%12.2%
Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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