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Roanoke Rapids, NC vs Beaufort, NC

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- The median age of a home in Roanoke Rapids is 5.9% older than the median age of a home in Beaufort.
 Roanoke Rapids, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age51  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$343,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months19.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.64.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.2$11.0
 Homes Owned44.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock24.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Roanoke Rapids, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,380$1,840
 Studio Apartment$560  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$780$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$830  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,400$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,280  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Roanoke Rapids, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock18.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Roanoke Rapids, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99917.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99925.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock6.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock4.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Roanoke Rapids, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock6.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock5.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.8%12.2%
Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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