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Princeton, NJ vs Springfield, IL

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- The median age of a home in Princeton is 12.3% older than the median age of a home in Springfield.
 Princeton, NJSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age57  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$133,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock27.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.62.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$22.3$11.0
 Homes Owned52.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Princeton, NJSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,210$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,470  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$770$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,220  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,230$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,970  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Princeton, NJSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Princeton, NJSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock15.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock6.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99925.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9997.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Princeton, NJSpringfield, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock19.7%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 Springfield    25 Reviews
Nicholas · Chatham, IL
Mediocrity in Middle America
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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joyce · Port Washington, WI
Hometown feel with city amenities
Over 2 years ago

I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
needs better dentists
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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