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Rochester, WA vs Emmett, ID

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- The median age of a home in Rochester is 74.1% younger than the median age of a home in Emmett.
 Rochester, WAEmmett, IDUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$389,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock127.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.140.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.6$11.0
 Homes Owned85.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented12.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Rochester, WAEmmett, IDUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,440$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$830$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,370  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,460$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,330  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Rochester, WAEmmett, IDUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Rochester, WAEmmett, IDUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock7.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock33.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock12.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  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  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Rochester, WAEmmett, IDUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200925.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock23.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196933.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock21.8%12.2%
Reviews for Rochester    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I live in a rural community just south of Olympia Washington called Rochester. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and boy what a difference. I love it  More

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Reviews for Emmett    8 Reviews

I strongly recommend that instead of choosing Emmett, you consider choosing Boise if you really want to move to Idaho. If you're flexible, better yet choose western  More

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Over 7 years ago

Emmett, Idaho is the best place to live because the people are super friendly, willing to help if your in need, happy, stress free. It’s beautiful scenery is gorgeous.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I don't know what Edward is talking about, this town is clean, downtown is cute and the people are friendly. Granted there aren't many jobs right in Emmett, but Boise  More

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