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Princeton, NJ vs Rockville, MD

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- The median age of a home in Princeton is 28.1% older than the median age of a home in Rockville.
 Princeton, NJRockville, MDUnited States
 Median Home Age57  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$564,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock30.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.62.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.8$11.0
 Homes Owned52.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Princeton, NJRockville, MDUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,850$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,470  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,030$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,220  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,890$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,970  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Princeton, NJRockville, MDUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Princeton, NJRockville, MDUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock38.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99925.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9997.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Princeton, NJRockville, MDUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock19.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.1%12.2%
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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews
Philip · Princeton, NJ
College towns are in a class by themselves
Over 15 years ago

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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Abhd · Princeton, NJ
Quick response to crime
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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katherine  · Princeton, NJ
Homes are Always in Demand!
Over 17 years ago

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 Rockville    17 Reviews
SHA.1974 · Rockville, MD
If you are NOT WHITE don’t move here!
Over 5 years ago

From MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE to many other people's comments and experiences: - The DC Metropolitan area (Maryland, DC, and Virginia) have an intense white supremacy /  More

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Hello · Dallas, TX
Pretty Awesome - depending on what you want
Over 6 years ago

Having practically grown up here, it is fair to think I am biased. Before making assumptions about my opinion, though, I've lived in multiple cities in these states -  More

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Alison · Rockville, MD
N/A
Over 10 years ago

No comment at this  More

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