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Ripon, CA vs Pismo Beach, CA

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- The median age of a home in Ripon is 46.2% younger than the median age of a home in Pismo Beach.
 Ripon, CAPismo Beach, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age26  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,206,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock49.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.187.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.6$11.0
 Homes Owned69.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock29.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented28.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Ripon, CAPismo Beach, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,260$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,190  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,820$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,730  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,310$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,950  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Ripon, CAPismo Beach, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock22.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Ripon, CAPismo Beach, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99922.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock27.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99912.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock18.9%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock4.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Ripon, CAPismo Beach, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200931.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.0%12.2%
Reviews for Ripon    6 Reviews

Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

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Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More

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Reviews for Pismo Beach    4 Reviews

It's a nice town to visit - although very touristy. Clean air - and nice sand dunes nearby. A variety of housing - but expensive. Good for seafood. I would say  More

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It's still challenging to find a good job: Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant has announced it will be closing in 9 years, so many 6-figure incomes will be going along with the  More

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Over 9 years ago

Because of fires allowed in campsites each and everyday it is very smokey and hard to  More

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