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Reading, PA vs Cullowhee, NC

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- The median age of a home in Reading is 66.0% older than the median age of a home in Cullowhee.
 Reading, PACullowhee, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age53  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$379,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock71.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.73.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.0$11.0
 Homes Owned35.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock19.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented53.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Reading, PACullowhee, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,180$1,840
 Studio Apartment$700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$790$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,050  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,200$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,410  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Reading, PACullowhee, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Reading, PACullowhee, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99911.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99918.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock28.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock26.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Reading, PACullowhee, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock37.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.0%12.2%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Cullowhee    2 Reviews

Cullowhee NC is such a beautiful place to visit. People are super nice . I stayed in a cabin on the side of a mountain by myself. It was absolutely wonderful. It had  More

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A truly beautiful place to live. I have lived here off & on for 26 years, and have seen a great many changes surrounding the university. Unfortunately, WCU and it's  More

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