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Princeton, NJ vs Pinehurst, NC

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- The median age of a home in Princeton is 50.9% older than the median age of a home in Pinehurst.
 Princeton, NJPinehurst, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age57  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$454,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock58.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.62.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.2$11.0
 Homes Owned52.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock17.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Princeton, NJPinehurst, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,060$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,470  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,320$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,220  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,090$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,970  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Princeton, NJPinehurst, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock11.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Princeton, NJPinehurst, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock12.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99925.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9997.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Princeton, NJPinehurst, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock26.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.2%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock1.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.0%12.2%
Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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Reviews for Pinehurst    3 Reviews

I've lived here all my life, born and raised. This area is and will always be known for golf but we also have a really big horse community. The area is a well know  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have to travel 1 to 2 hours to have anything to do. So if you want to live in a small town and don't mind traveling out of town for good restaurants, ball games, and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pinehurst is a small town that is growing rapidly. It once attracted those that were retiring or vacationing. Void of the bright lights, but plenty to do. People of  More

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