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Rochester, NH vs Wells, ME

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- The median age of a home in Rochester is 25.0% older than the median age of a home in Wells.
 Rochester, NHWells, MEUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$451,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock66.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.100.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.0$11.0
 Homes Owned62.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock46.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented32.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Rochester, NHWells, MEUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,740$1,840
 Studio Apartment$990  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,070$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,400  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,760$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,230  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Rochester, NHWells, MEUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock41.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Rochester, NHWells, MEUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock5.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99938.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock24.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock14.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Rochester, NHWells, MEUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock9.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Rochester    3 Reviews
Esther · Rochester, NH
the next great place in the Seacoast region
Over 17 years ago

After living here for almost twelve years, I become happier each year with my choice. Rochester has lots of space left for development. It provides good community  More

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Sandra · Rochester, NH
The place where YOU know NOTHING, and EVERYONE ELS
Over 18 years ago

Awful horrid place, people have such a terrible attitude and can't (or at least won't) keep to their own business, ALWAYS starting and causing DRAMA, BS, HEADGAMES, and  More

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Ross · Rochester, NH
Small Town Living with City Convenience
Over 19 years ago

Rochester is a beautiful New England small town within commuting and shopping distance to Portsmouth and Boston. Close to both the White Mountains and the Seacoast  More

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Reviews for Wells    2 Reviews
Lynn · Wells, ME
beautiful
Over 16 years ago

Although it is getting crowded, Wells is beautiful in summer. long sandy beaches and of course the ocean. The water is cold, so lounging more than swimming is  More

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ed · Wells, ME
Winter
Over 16 years ago

2007-2009 has been full of snow storms November to  More

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