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Riverside, CA vs Orange, CA

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- The median age of a home in Riverside is 11.1% younger than the median age of a home in Orange.
 Riverside, CAOrange, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age45  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$942,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock51.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.193.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.0$11.0
 Homes Owned52.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Riverside, CAOrange, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,310$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,490  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,050$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,040  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,350$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,400  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Riverside, CAOrange, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Riverside, CAOrange, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9997.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99927.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock38.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9993.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock10.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Riverside, CAOrange, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200912.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews
SANDRA  · Beaumont, CA
I've lived in Riverside for 54 years
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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Alex · Riverside, CA
Worst Medical Care Around! Lots of Break Ins!
Over 4 years ago

I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Eric · Riverside, CA
A depressing place.
Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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Reviews for Orange    13 Reviews
candice · Orange, CA
Financially challenging for a young middle class f
Over 12 years ago

Southern California is a wonderful place to live (if you can afford it). Currently, we are a family of 3- myself, my husband and our son. We are FINALLY thinking it may  More

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gladys · Orange, CA
Access to health care
Over 15 years ago

Numerous highly rated hospitals are located within a 20 mile radius. Variety of hospitals include specialty, such as Childrens Hospital of Orange County; private;  More

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Jim · Orange, CA
Orange California
Over 15 years ago

The Weather is great. However, the housing, jobs, schools and the State Government is  More

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