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Round Rock, TX vs West Des Moines, IA

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- The median age of a home in Round Rock is 31.8% younger than the median age of a home in West Des Moines.
 Round Rock, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age22  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$282,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock41.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.174.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$17.3$11.0
 Homes Owned52.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Round Rock, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,330  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,010$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,730  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,670$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,570  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Round Rock, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Round Rock, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99937.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Round Rock, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock16.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200929.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196923.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Round Rock    28 Reviews
Josh · Amarillo, TX
Relocation to Round Rock Area
Over 10 years ago

I plan on relocating from Amarillo to Round Rock or one of the suburbs north of Austin with my wife and kids. I would like to know what people can tell me about the job  More

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Brittany · Austin, TX
Market data for Round Rock
Over 10 years ago

Round Rock has a booming real estate market. It is one of the fastest growing communities in America. If you need more info about home buying in Round Rock, or anywhere  More

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M. · Ogden, UT
moved from Southern California to Round Rock TX
Over 12 years ago

We moved from Southern CA, we first lived at beach for many years in SD, then high desert (Hesperia). BEST MOVE I'VE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE!! The weather is great, the  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
Over 17 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
Over 17 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 19 years ago

We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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