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Ruston, LA vs Napa, CA

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- The median age of a home in Ruston is 30.6% younger than the median age of a home in Napa.
 Ruston, LANapa, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age36  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$862,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock42.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.40.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.3$11.0
 Homes Owned31.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented57.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Ruston, LANapa, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,270$1,840
 Studio Apartment$470  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,830$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$700  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,320$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,200  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Ruston, LANapa, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Ruston, LANapa, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock42.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock8.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Ruston, LANapa, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198918.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews
Steven · Ruston, LA
Would not recommend it
Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Current · Ruston, LA
Wouldn’t make the voice to live here again
Over 5 years ago

Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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Reviews for Napa    19 Reviews
Rich · Napa, CA
Napa- There Are Better Options Out There.
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Napa for 20 years. In that time, Napa has changed dramatically. Today, Napa is very much a Hispanic community. Many Latinos don't or won't speak English  More

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Kaanii · Napa, CA
Napa Has Become a Nightmare
Over 6 years ago

My longtime Napa home burned to smithereens in 2017. That same night, a crazy stalker set her sights on me. Two nights after the fire, she showed up at my rescue house  More

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Teri Buchanan Napa real estate agent · Napa, CA
Half the price of San Francisco and Silicon Valley
Over 8 years ago

Napa is a very easy place to live, especially for those contemplating retirement. The pace of life is peaceful. The weather is superb -- never miserably cold or hot but  More

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